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Newhart Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Neuhart .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Newhard, Neyhart, Neihart, Newgard, Newmark, Neuhart, Neuhardt

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Where is the Newhart family from?

You can see how Newhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newhart family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Newhart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 8 Newhart families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Newhart's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Newhart families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newhart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Newhart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Newhart. 21% of Newhart men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Newhart women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Newhart were Truck Driver and Cashier. .

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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

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    19%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Cashier
    9%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Newhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newhart 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Newhart. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Newhart. For the veterans among your Newhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newhart lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Newhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Newhart in 1948 was 49, and 61 in 2004.

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