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Newnham Family History

Newnham Surname Meaning

English (West Midlands): variant of Newnam.

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


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Where is the Newnham family from?

You can see how Newnham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newnham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Newnham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 373 Newnham families living in Hampshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Newnham's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Newnham families in 1891.
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What did your Newnham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Newnham. 11% of Newnham men worked as a Gardener and 70% of Newnham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Newnham were Farmworker and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    11%
  • General Labourer
    10%
  • Bricklayer
    6%
  • Farmworker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Newnham. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Newnham. For the veterans among your Newnham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newnham lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Newnham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Newnham in 1951 was 41, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newnham 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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