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Newhardt Family History

Newhardt 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: Newhart, Newhard, Neuhardt, Gebhardt, Newgard, Neidhardt, Gerhardt

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Where is the Newhardt family from?

You can see how Newhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newhardt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Newhardt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Newhardt families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Newhardt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Newhardt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newhardt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Newhardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Newhardt. 75% of Newhardt men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Newhardt women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Newhardt were Checker and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Checker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Newhardt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 543 census records available for the last name Newhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newhardt 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Newhardt. 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 78 military records available for the last name Newhardt. For the veterans among your Newhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newhardt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Newhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Newhardt in 1965 was 44, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newhardt 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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