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Newhold Family History

Newhold 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: Newbold, Newhall, Gerhold, Wenhold, Newhard, Newhouse, Ewald, Wold

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Where is the Newhold family from?

You can see how Newhold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newhold family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Newhold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Newhold family living in Leicestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Newhold's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Newhold families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newhold 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 Newhold ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Newhold. 100% of Newhold women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 433 census records available for the last name Newhold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newhold 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Newhold. 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 25 military records available for the last name Newhold. For the veterans among your Newhold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newhold lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1992, in the United States, Newhold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Newhold in 1975 was 69, and 87 in 1992.

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