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Newburry Family History

Newburry 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: Newberry, Newbury, Dewberry, Newburg, Newburn, Newbery, Newborn

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Where is the Newburry family from?

You can see how Newburry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newburry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Newburry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Newburry family living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Newburry's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Newburry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newburry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Newburry ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Newburry. 100% of Newburry women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 829 census records available for the last name Newburry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newburry 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Newburry. 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 138 military records available for the last name Newburry. For the veterans among your Newburry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newburry lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Newburry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Newburry in 1966 was 78, and 26 in 2004.

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