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Newcaster Family History

Newcaster 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: Easter, Lancaster, Nester, Waycaster, Doncaster, Lowmaster, Bowmaster

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Where is the Newcaster family from?

You can see how Newcaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newcaster family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1871. The most Newcaster families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Newcaster families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Newcaster's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Newcaster families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newcaster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Newcaster ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Newcaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newcaster 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Newcaster. 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 7 military records available for the last name Newcaster. For the veterans among your Newcaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newcaster lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Newcaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Newcaster in 1974 was 85, and 87 in 2004.

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