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Newbraugh Family History

Newbraugh 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: Newbrough, Keebaugh, Kerbaugh, Kelbaugh, Newbauer, Hembrough, Erbaugh

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Where is the Newbraugh family from?

You can see how Newbraugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newbraugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Newbraugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Newbraugh family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Newbraugh's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Newbraugh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newbraugh 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 Newbraugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Newbraugh. 50% of Newbraugh men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Newbraugh women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Newbraugh were Farmer and Clerk. .

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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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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What Newbraugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 656 census records available for the last name Newbraugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newbraugh 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Newbraugh. 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 66 military records available for the last name Newbraugh. For the veterans among your Newbraugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newbraugh lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Newbraugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Newbraugh in 1947 was 60, and 62 in 2004.

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