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Newdell Family History

Newdell 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: Newell, Jewell, Sewell, Newhall, Reddell, Pendell, Newbill, Nordell

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Where is the Newdell family from?

You can see how Newdell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newdell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Newdell families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Newdell's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Newdell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newdell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Newdell ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Newdell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newdell 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Newdell. 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 1 military records available for the last name Newdell. For the veterans among your Newdell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newdell lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Newdell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Newdell in 1977 was 74, and 94 in 2004.

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