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Newten Family History

Newten 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: Newton, Newlin, Netter, Nester, Westen, Newey, Newman, Velten, Ewen

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Where is the Newten family from?

You can see how Newten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newten family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Newten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Newten family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Newten's in USA. New York had the highest population of Newten families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Newten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Newten. 100% of Newten women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Newten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 595 census records available for the last name Newten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newten 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Newten. 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 34 military records available for the last name Newten. For the veterans among your Newten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newten lifespan?

Average Newten life expectancy in 1967 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newten 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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