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Newar Family History

Newar 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: Dewar, Newark, Near, Bear, Dear, Seward, Neal, Pear, Neman, Lear

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Where is the Newar family from?

You can see how Newar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Newar families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Newar families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Newar's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Newar families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Newar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newar 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Newar. 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 79 military records available for the last name Newar. For the veterans among your Newar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newar lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1991, in the United States, Newar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Newar in 1973 was 72, and 85 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newar 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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