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Newtons Family History

Newtons 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: Newton, Neaton, Newtown, Ewton, Lewton, Newlon, Newson, Seaton, Elton

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Where is the Newtons family from?

You can see how Newtons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newtons family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Newtons families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Newtons families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Newtons's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Newtons families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Newtons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newtons 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Newtons. 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 6 military records available for the last name Newtons. For the veterans among your Newtons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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