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Newhauser Family History

Newhauser 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: Neuhauser, Newhouse, Newbauer, Neubauer, Neuhaus, Leithauser, Hauser

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Where is the Newhauser family from?

You can see how Newhauser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newhauser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Newhauser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Newhauser families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Newhauser's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Newhauser families in 1891.
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What did your Newhauser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Newhauser. 20% of Newhauser men worked as a Laborer and 42% of Newhauser women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Newhauser were Truck Driver and Telephone Operator. .

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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
    20%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Merchant
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    42%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Telephone Operator
    17%
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What Newhauser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Newhauser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newhauser 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Newhauser. 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 179 military records available for the last name Newhauser. For the veterans among your Newhauser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newhauser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Newhauser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Newhauser in 1963 was 75, and 83 in 2004.

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