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Newsteed Family History

Newsteed 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, Newsome, Nester, Busteed, Nestel, Newfield, Nestler

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Where is the Newsteed family from?

You can see how Newsteed families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newsteed family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Newsteed families living in Durham. This was about 71% of all the recorded Newsteed's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Newsteed families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newsteed 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 80 census records available for the last name Newsteed. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newsteed 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Newsteed. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Newsteed. For the veterans among your Newsteed ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newsteed lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newsteed ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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