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Newtor Family History

Newtor 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: Nestor, Newton, Hector, Netter, Nester, Newborn, Netto, Neaton

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Where is the Newtor family from?

You can see how Newtor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newtor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Newtor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Newtor families living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Newtor's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Newtor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newtor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Newtor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Newtor. 100% of Newtor men worked as a Farming.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    100%

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Newtor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newtor 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 immigration records available for the last name Newtor. 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 2 military records available for the last name Newtor. For the veterans among your Newtor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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