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Newhill Family History

Newhill Surname Meaning

variant of Newill; see Neville.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Newhill family from?

You can see how Newhill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newhill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Newhill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Newhill families living in Yorkshire. This was about 69% of all the recorded Newhill's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Newhill families in 1891.
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What did your Newhill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Newhill. 100% of Newhill 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Newhill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newhill 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Newhill. 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 73 military records available for the last name Newhill. For the veterans among your Newhill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newhill lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Newhill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Newhill in 1975 was 83, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newhill 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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