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Newshead Family History

Newshead Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Newstead, Newsham, Newnham, Redhead, Lawhead, Nesheim, Newfield

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Where is the Newshead family from?

You can see how Newshead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newshead family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Newshead families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Newshead family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Newshead's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Newshead families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newshead surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Newshead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newshead census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 8 immigration records available for the last name Newshead. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Newshead. For the veterans among your Newshead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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