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Newhar Family History

Newhar 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: Newham, Newhart, Newhard, Newnham, Newmark, Newhall, Merhar, Newman

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Where is the Newhar family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newhar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Newhar ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Newhar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newhar 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Newhar. 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 1 military records available for the last name Newhar. For the veterans among your Newhar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newhar lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1999, in the United States, Newhar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Newhar in 1990 was 53, and 76 in 1999.

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