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Newkir Family History

Newkir 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: Newkirk, Newlin, Necker, Neikirk, Nelkin, Lewis, Kerker, Nestor

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Where is the Newkir family from?

You can see how Newkir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newkir family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Newkir family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Newkir's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Newkir families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newkir surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Newkir ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Newkir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newkir 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Newkir. 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 7 military records available for the last name Newkir. For the veterans among your Newkir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newkir lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Newkir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Newkir in 1983 was 72, and 45 in 2003.

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