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Newlander Family History

Newlander Surname Meaning

Americanized form (translation into English) of Swedish Nylander.

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


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Where is the Newlander family from?

You can see how Newlander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newlander family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Newlander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Newlander family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Newlander's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Newlander families in 1891.
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What did your Newlander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Newlander. 42% of Newlander men worked as a Salesman and 38% of Newlander women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Newlander were Brass Molder and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    42%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Brass Molder
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    38%
  • Saleslady
    38%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Newlander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Newlander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newlander 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Newlander. 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 209 military records available for the last name Newlander. For the veterans among your Newlander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newlander lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Newlander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Newlander in 1962 was 79, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newlander 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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