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Newetson Family History

Newetson 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, Neeson, Hewitson, Newson, Keeton, Nelson, Peterson, Reierson

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Where is the Newetson family from?

You can see how Newetson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newetson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Newetson families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Newetson families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Newetson's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Newetson families in 1841.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Newetson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Newetson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newetson 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Newetson. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Newetson. For the veterans among your Newetson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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