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Newhon Family History

Newhon 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: Newton, Newlon, Newson, Newlin, Nelson, Newborn, Newman, Neaton

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Where is the Newhon family from?

You can see how Newhon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newhon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Newhon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Newhon families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Newhon's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Newhon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newhon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Newhon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newhon 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Newhon. 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 6 military records available for the last name Newhon. For the veterans among your Newhon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newhon lifespan?

Average Newhon life expectancy in 2001 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newhon 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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