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Neway Family History

Neway Surname Meaning

see Newey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Neway family from?

You can see how Neway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neway family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Neway families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Neway families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Neway's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Neway families in 1891.
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What did your Neway ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Wrapper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neway. 100% of Neway men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Neway women worked as a Wrapper.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Wrapper
    100%

What Neway family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Neway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neway 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Neway. 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 95 military records available for the last name Neway. For the veterans among your Neway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neway lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Neway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Neway in 1971 was 81, and 96 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neway 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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