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Newfield Family History

Newfield Surname Meaning

Jewish (American): translation into English of Ashkenazic Neufeld.

English: habitational name from any of many places called Newfield especially in northern England and Scotland.

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


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Where is the Newfield family from?

You can see how Newfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Newfield families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Newfield families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Newfield's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Newfield families in 1891.
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What did your Newfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Newfield. 100% of Newfield 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Newfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newfield 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 976 immigration records available for the last name Newfield. 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 690 military records available for the last name Newfield. For the veterans among your Newfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newfield lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Newfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Newfield in 1953 was 53, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newfield 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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