History of your Surname
Get access to Newbeck family records.Start a free trial

Newbeck Family History

Newbeck Name 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: Neubeck, Lembeck, Lebeck, Herbeck, Norbeck, Seebeck, Newbern, Newberg

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Newbeck family from?

You can see how Newbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newbeck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Newbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 28 Newbeck families living in New York. This was about 54% of all the recorded Newbeck's in USA. New York had the highest population of Newbeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newbeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Newbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assembler and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Newbeck. 20% of Newbeck men worked as an Assembler and 25% of Newbeck women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Newbeck were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

View Census Data for Newbeck | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Plumber
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%
  • Proprietor Operator
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Newbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 905 census records available for the last name Newbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newbeck census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Newbeck

Passenger Lists

There are 98 immigration records available for the last name Newbeck. 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.

View all Newbeck immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 113 military records available for the last name Newbeck. For the veterans among your Newbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Newbeck military records

You've only scratched the surface of Newbeck family history

Discover More

What is the average Newbeck lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Newbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Newbeck in 1965 was 82, and 45 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Newbeck

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Newbeck family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Newbeck last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial