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Newfelt Family History

Newfelt 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, Neufeld, Newfield, Neifert, Newbert, Newgent, Neufeldt

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Where is the Newfelt family from?

You can see how Newfelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newfelt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Newfelt family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Newfelt's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Newfelt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newfelt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Newfelt ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Newfelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newfelt 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 Newfelt. 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 28 military records available for the last name Newfelt. For the veterans among your Newfelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newfelt lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Newfelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Newfelt in 1970 was 73, and 75 in 1999.

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