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Newsomer Family History

Newsomer 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: Newsome, Newcomer, Newcome, Newsom, Newcomb, Woomer, Nester, Gensemer

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Where is the Newsomer family from?

You can see how Newsomer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newsomer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Newsomer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Newsomer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Newsomer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newsomer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Newsomer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newsomer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Newsomer. 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 military records available for the last name Newsomer. For the veterans among your Newsomer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newsomer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newsomer 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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