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Newme Family History

Newme 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: Neve, Nemec, Newsome, Newey, New, Nemes, Newman, Neese, Temme, Hemme

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Where is the Newme family from?

You can see how Newme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newme family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Newme families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Newme families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Newme's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Newme families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newme surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Newme family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Newme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newme 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Newme. 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 49 military records available for the last name Newme. For the veterans among your Newme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newme lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Newme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Newme in 1977 was 83, and 77 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newme 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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