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Newmaster Family History

Newmaster 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: Lowmaster, Bowmaster, Lemaster, Demaster, Master, Dempster, Easter

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Where is the Newmaster family from?

You can see how Newmaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newmaster family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Newmaster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Newmaster families living in Ohio. This was about 17% of all the recorded Newmaster's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Newmaster families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newmaster 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 Newmaster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Newmaster. 34% of Newmaster men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Newmaster women worked as a Housework.

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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
    34%
  • Janitor
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Newmaster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Newmaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newmaster 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Newmaster. 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 174 military records available for the last name Newmaster. For the veterans among your Newmaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newmaster lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Newmaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Newmaster in 1954 was 52, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Newmaster

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newmaster 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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