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Newald Family History

Newald 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: Ewald, Dewald, Niewald, Sewald, Oswald, Seward, Neal, Newland

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Where is the Newald family from?

You can see how Newald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newald family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Newald families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Newald families living in Wisconsin. This was about 37% of all the recorded Newald's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Newald families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newald 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 Newald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Newald. 100% of Newald men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Newald women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Newald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 512 census records available for the last name Newald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newald 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Newald. 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 193 military records available for the last name Newald. For the veterans among your Newald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newald lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Newald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Newald in 1964 was 74, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Newald

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newald 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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