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Newsam Family History

Newsam Surname Meaning

see Newsome.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Newsam family from?

You can see how Newsam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newsam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Newsam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 112 Newsam families living in Yorkshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Newsam's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Newsam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newsam 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 Newsam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Newsam. 100% of Newsam men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Newsam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%

What Newsam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Newsam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newsam 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 656 immigration records available for the last name Newsam. 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 409 military records available for the last name Newsam. For the veterans among your Newsam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newsam lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Newsam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Newsam in 1959 was 62, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Newsam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newsam 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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