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Newhuis Family History

Newhuis 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: Nyhuis, Nienhuis, Nyenhuis, Newquist, Lewis, Newhouse, Newlin, Melhus

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Where is the Newhuis family from?

You can see how Newhuis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newhuis family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Newhuis family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Newhuis's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Newhuis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newhuis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Newhuis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Newhuis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newhuis 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Newhuis. 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 30 military records available for the last name Newhuis. For the veterans among your Newhuis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newhuis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1993, in the United States, Newhuis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Newhuis in 1964 was 72, and 74 in 1993.

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