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Newels Family History

Newels Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Newell, Neels, Nevels, Nowels, Jewell, Sewell, Mewes, Nebel, Newey

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Where is the Newels family from?

You can see how Newels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newels family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Newels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Newels families living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Newels's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Newels families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Newels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newels 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Newels. 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 37 military records available for the last name Newels. For the veterans among your Newels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newels lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Newels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Newels in 1964 was 68, and 41 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newels 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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