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Newbury Family History

Newbury Surname Meaning

English: variant of Newberry.

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


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Where is the Newbury family from?

You can see how Newbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newbury family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Newbury families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 399 Newbury families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Newbury's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Newbury families in 1891.
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What did your Newbury 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 Newbury. 10% of Newbury men worked as a General Labourer and 68% of Newbury women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Newbury were Bricklayer and Housewife.

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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
    10%
  • Builders Labourer
    7%
  • Farm Labourer
    7%
  • Bricklayer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

What Newbury family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50,000 census records available for the last name Newbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newbury 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Newbury. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Newbury. For the veterans among your Newbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newbury lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Newbury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Newbury in 1942 was 36, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newbury 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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