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Newkom Family History

Newkom 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: Newcom, Newsom, Newcomb, Newsome, Newton, Neukam, Newham, Beckom

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Where is the Newkom family from?

You can see how Newkom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newkom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Newkom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Newkom families living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Newkom's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Newkom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newkom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Newkom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Newkom. 100% of Newkom men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Newkom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Newkom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newkom 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Newkom. 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 38 military records available for the last name Newkom. For the veterans among your Newkom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newkom lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Newkom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Newkom in 1963 was 66, and 80 in 2003.

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