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Newdon Family History

Newdon 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: Newton, Newlon, Neldon, Newson, Newlin, Nelson, Seddon, Newborn

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Where is the Newdon family from?

You can see how Newdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newdon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Newdon families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Newdon family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Newdon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Newdon families in 1891.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Newdon ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Newdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newdon 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Newdon. 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 military records available for the last name Newdon. For the veterans among your Newdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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