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Newgen Family History

Newgen 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: Nebgen, Newgent, Newlin, Bergen, Newey, Eggen, Engen, Newton, Regen

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Where is the Newgen family from?

You can see how Newgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newgen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Newgen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Newgen families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Newgen's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Newgen families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Newgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newgen 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Newgen. 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 32 military records available for the last name Newgen. For the veterans among your Newgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newgen lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Newgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Newgen in 1974 was 78, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newgen 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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