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Newll Family History

Newll 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: Neill, Nell, Newell, Neall, Newill, Bell, Fell, Jewell, Neal, Hell

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Where is the Newll family from?

You can see how Newll families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newll family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Newll families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Newll families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Newll's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Newll families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newll 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 Newll ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Newll. 100% of Newll women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Newll. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newll 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Newll. 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 17 military records available for the last name Newll. For the veterans among your Newll ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newll lifespan?

Average Newll life expectancy in 1999 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newll 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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