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Newfeld Family History

Newfeld 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: Neufeld, Newfield, Newbold, Rehfeld, Newell, Neeld, Denfeld, Merfeld

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Where is the Newfeld family from?

You can see how Newfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newfeld family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Newfeld families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 106 Newfeld families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 63% of all the recorded Newfeld's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Newfeld families in 1911.
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What did your Newfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Newfeld. 60% of Newfeld women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Secretary Clerk Clothing
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Newfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newfeld 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 480 immigration records available for the last name Newfeld. 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 107 military records available for the last name Newfeld. For the veterans among your Newfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newfeld lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Newfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Newfeld in 1964 was 74, and 60 in 2002.

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