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Newlean Family History

Newlean 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: Newlan, Newland, Newlin, Newman, Neilan, Newlon, Newbern, Newlun

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Where is the Newlean family from?

You can see how Newlean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newlean family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Newlean families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 8 Newlean families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Newlean's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Newlean families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newlean surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Newlean ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Newlean. 100% of Newlean women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Newlean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newlean 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Newlean. 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 9 military records available for the last name Newlean. For the veterans among your Newlean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newlean lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1974, in the United States, Newlean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Newlean in 1969 was 81, and 88 in 1974.

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