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Newitts Family History

Newitts 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: Newitt, Hewitt, Witts, Nevitt, Pewitt, Lewitt, Jewitt, Evitts, Lewis

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Newitts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newitts 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Newitts. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Newitts. For the veterans among your Newitts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newitts lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Newitts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Newitts in 1965 was 73, and 83 in 2002.

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