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Newbrand Family History

Newbrand 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: Newland, Brand, Newbold, Newborn, Newman, Hebrank, Newbanks, Legrand

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Where is the Newbrand family from?

You can see how Newbrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newbrand family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Newbrand families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Newbrand families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Newbrand's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Newbrand families in 1911.
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What did your Newbrand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Office Clerk and Housemaid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Newbrand. 30% of Newbrand men worked as an Office Clerk and 50% of Newbrand women worked as a Housemaid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Newbrand were Plumber and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Office Clerk
    30%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Plumber
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housemaid
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 465 census records available for the last name Newbrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newbrand 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Newbrand. 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 76 military records available for the last name Newbrand. For the veterans among your Newbrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newbrand lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Newbrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Newbrand in 1968 was 78, and 88 in 2004.

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