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Newcomer Name Meaning

Americanized form (translation into English) of Swiss German Neukommet an extinct variant of Neukom ‘newcomer’ and possibly also of some other surname with this meaning such as German Neukam .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Newcome, Newborn, Newhouse, Woomer, Nehmer, Nemer, Comer, Teicher

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Where is the Newcomer family from?

You can see how Newcomer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newcomer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Newcomer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Newcomer families living in Lancashire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Newcomer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Newcomer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newcomer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Newcomer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dock Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Newcomer. 100% of Newcomer men worked as a Dock Labourer and 100% of Newcomer 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dock Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Newcomer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newcomer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Newcomer. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Newcomer. For the veterans among your Newcomer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newcomer lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Newcomer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Newcomer in 1942 was 46, and 77 in 2004.

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