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Newcommer Family History

Newcommer 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: Newcomer, Newcombe, Newcome, Newcomb, Newsome, Newcom, Commer

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Where is the Newcommer family from?

You can see how Newcommer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newcommer family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Newcommer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Newcommer family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Newcommer's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Newcommer families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newcommer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Newcommer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Newcommer. 100% of Newcommer men worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Newcommer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newcommer 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Newcommer. 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 43 military records available for the last name Newcommer. For the veterans among your Newcommer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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