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Newsham Family History

Newsham Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Newsome.

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


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Where is the Newsham family from?

You can see how Newsham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newsham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Newsham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 769 Newsham families living in Lancashire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Newsham's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Newsham families in 1891.
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What did your Newsham 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 Newsham. 26% of Newsham men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Newsham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Newsham were Poultry Farmer and Household 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
    26%
  • Gardener
    6%
  • Plumber
    6%
  • Poultry Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Cotton Weaver
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Household Duties
    2%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Newsham. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Newsham. For the veterans among your Newsham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newsham lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Newsham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Newsham in 1956 was 25, and 88 in 2004.

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