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Newbrief Family History

Newbrief 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: Brief, Newbill, Newburger, Dewbre, Newbauer, Newberger, Gabriel

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Where is the Newbrief family from?

You can see how Newbrief families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newbrief family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Newbrief family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Newbrief's in USA. New York had the highest population of Newbrief families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newbrief surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Newbrief ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Newbrief ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Newbrief. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newbrief 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Newbrief. 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 1 military records available for the last name Newbrief. For the veterans among your Newbrief ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newbrief lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1993, in the United States, Newbrief life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Newbrief in 1991 was 80, and 80 in 1993.

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