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Newwirth Family History

Newwirth 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: Neuwirth, Wirth, Hepworth, Keyworth, Neukirch, Gewirtz, Pebworth

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Where is the Newwirth family from?

You can see how Newwirth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newwirth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Newwirth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Newwirth families living in New York. This was about 21% of all the recorded Newwirth's in USA. New York had the highest population of Newwirth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newwirth 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 Newwirth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Newwirth. 43% of Newwirth men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Newwirth women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Newwirth were Salesman and Cook.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Newwirth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 464 census records available for the last name Newwirth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newwirth 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Newwirth. 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 35 military records available for the last name Newwirth. For the veterans among your Newwirth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newwirth lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1983, in the United States, Newwirth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Newwirth in 1980 was 85, and 70 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newwirth 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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