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Newson Family History

Newson Surname Meaning

English (Suffolk): variant of Newsome.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Newson family from?

You can see how Newson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Newson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 677 Newson families living in Suffolk. This was about 31% of all the recorded Newson's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Newson families in 1891.
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What did your Newson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Newson. 7% of Newson men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Newson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Newson were Cowman and Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    7%
  • Farm Labourer
    5%
  • Carpenter
    5%
  • Cowman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 77,000 census records available for the last name Newson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newson 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Newson. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Newson. For the veterans among your Newson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newson lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Newson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Newson in 1948 was 44, and 70 in 2004.

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