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Newley Family History

Newley Name Meaning

see Newly .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Newey, Bewley, Nedley, Negley, Nealey, Neeley, Kewley, Cowley, Henley

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Where is the Newley family from?

You can see how Newley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Newley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Newley families living in Essex. This was about 21% of all the recorded Newley's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Newley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Newley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wood Machinist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Newley. 58% of Newley men worked as a Wood Machinist and 95% of Newley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Newley were General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Dutie. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Wood Machinist
    58%
  • General Labourer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    6%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Newley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newley 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 396 immigration records available for the last name Newley. 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 223 military records available for the last name Newley. For the veterans among your Newley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newley lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1999, in the United States, Newley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Newley in 1977 was 48, and 68 in 1999.

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