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Newbrough Family History

Newbrough Surname Meaning

English:: habitational name from Newbrough in Northumberland or perhaps from Newborough in Staffordshire, both of which are named from Middle English neue ‘new’ + burgh ‘fortified place’, also ‘town, village’ (Old English nīwe burg).

In some instances, possibly a variant of Newberry.

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


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You can see how Newbrough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newbrough family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Newbrough families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Newbrough families living in Worcestershire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Newbrough's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Newbrough families in 1891.
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What did your Newbrough ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Newbrough. 100% of Newbrough women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 73 immigration records available for the last name Newbrough. 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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There are 461 military records available for the last name Newbrough. For the veterans among your Newbrough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newbrough lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Newbrough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Newbrough in 1948 was 31, and 77 in 2004.

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