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Newswanger Family History

Newswanger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Neuschwanger itself an altered form of Swiss German Neuenschwander or Neuschwander.

This surname is most common in PA.

Compare Neiswanger and Neuswanger.

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


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Where is the Newswanger family from?

You can see how Newswanger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newswanger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Newswanger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Newswanger families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Newswanger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Newswanger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newswanger 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 Newswanger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Newswanger. 40% of Newswanger men worked as a Farmer and 78% of Newswanger women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Newswanger were Manager and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Driver
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    78%
  • Teacher
    23%

What Newswanger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Newswanger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newswanger 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Newswanger. 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 154 military records available for the last name Newswanger. For the veterans among your Newswanger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newswanger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Newswanger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Newswanger in 1966 was 74, and 65 in 2004.

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