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Newbry Family History

Newbry 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: Newby, Newbery, Newbury, Newborn, Newey, Newberry, Newark, Nerby

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Where is the Newbry family from?

You can see how Newbry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newbry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Newbry families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Newbry families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Newbry's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Newbry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newbry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Newbry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Newbry. 78% of Newbry men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Laborer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Newbry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newbry 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Newbry. 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 101 military records available for the last name Newbry. For the veterans among your Newbry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newbry lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Newbry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Newbry in 1963 was 66, and 96 in 2004.

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