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Newth Family History

Newth Surname Meaning

English (West Country): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Newth family from?

You can see how Newth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Newth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 81 Newth families living in Wiltshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Newth's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Newth families in 1891.
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What did your Newth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Newth. 24% of Newth men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 77% of Newth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Newth were Joiner and Private Means.

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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

  • Dairy Farmer
    24%
  • Incapacitated
    18%
  • Commercial Traveller
    12%
  • Joiner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Cook
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Newth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newth 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 659 immigration records available for the last name Newth. 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 Newth. For the veterans among your Newth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newth lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Newth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Newth in 1962 was 81, and 74 in 2003.

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