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Newcomber Family History

Newcomber 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: Newcombe, Newcomer, Newcomb, Newcome, Newsome, Mccomber, Seccombe

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Where is the Newcomber family from?

You can see how Newcomber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newcomber family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Newcomber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 20 Newcomber families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 71% of all the recorded Newcomber's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Newcomber families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newcomber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Newcomber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Newcomber. 43% of Newcomber men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Newcomber women worked as a Secretary. .

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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
    43%
  • Machinist
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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What Newcomber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 877 census records available for the last name Newcomber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newcomber 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Newcomber. 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 107 military records available for the last name Newcomber. For the veterans among your Newcomber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newcomber lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Newcomber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Newcomber in 1971 was 58, and 39 in 1999.

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