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Newerf Family History

Newerf 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: Newey, Nevers, Newell, Ewer, Neyer, Newark, Neer, Neher, Dewerff

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Where is the Newerf family from?

You can see how Newerf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newerf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Newerf families living in California. This was about 57% of all the recorded Newerf's in USA. California had the highest population of Newerf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newerf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Newerf ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Newerf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newerf 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Newerf. 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 17 military records available for the last name Newerf. For the veterans among your Newerf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newerf lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1991, in the United States, Newerf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Newerf in 1969 was 70, and 87 in 1991.

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