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Newhalfen Family History

Newhalfen 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: Neuhalfen, Newhall, Verhalen, Lewallen, Whalen, Newhouse, Newlin

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Where is the Newhalfen family from?

You can see how Newhalfen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newhalfen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Newhalfen family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Newhalfen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Newhalfen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newhalfen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Newhalfen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Newhalfen. 100% of Newhalfen men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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What Newhalfen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Newhalfen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newhalfen 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 Newhalfen. 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 Newhalfen. For the veterans among your Newhalfen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newhalfen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Newhalfen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Newhalfen in 1970 was 74, and 74 in 2002.

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