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Newcome Family History

Newcome Surname Meaning

English: variant of Newcomb. Probably an Americanized form of German Neukomm or Neukam.

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


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Where is the Newcome family from?

You can see how Newcome families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newcome family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Newcome families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 28 Newcome families living in Lancashire. This was about 14% of all the recorded Newcome's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Newcome families in 1891.
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What did your Newcome ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Weaver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Newcome. 100% of Newcome men worked as a Weaver and 70% of Newcome women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Weaver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Private Means
    10%
  • Retired
    10%
  • Domestic Duties
    10%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Newcome. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newcome 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 567 immigration records available for the last name Newcome. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Newcome. For the veterans among your Newcome ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newcome lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Newcome life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Newcome in 1954 was 29, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Newcome

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newcome 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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