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Newmaker Family History

Newmaker 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: Newbauer, Shewmaker, Neumaier, Neumayer, Newmeyer, Newmyer, Neubauer

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Where is the Newmaker family from?

You can see how Newmaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newmaker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Newmaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Newmaker families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Newmaker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Newmaker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newmaker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Newmaker ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Newmaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newmaker 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Newmaker. 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 25 military records available for the last name Newmaker. For the veterans among your Newmaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newmaker lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Newmaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Newmaker in 1971 was 75, and 37 in 2001.

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