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Newbert Family History

Newbert Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Neubert. English: variant of Newbold.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Newbert family from?

You can see how Newbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newbert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Newbert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 47 Newbert families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Newbert's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Newbert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newbert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Newbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Newbert. 43% of Newbert men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Newbert women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Newbert were Agricultural Blacksmith and Domestic Duties Unpaid.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Builders Labourer Heavy Worker
    29%
  • Agricultural Blacksmith
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Mental Nurse
    7%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    5%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    5%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Newbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newbert 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 780 immigration records available for the last name Newbert. 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 634 military records available for the last name Newbert. For the veterans among your Newbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newbert lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Newbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Newbert in 1952 was 41, and 81 in 2003.

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