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Newmans Family History

Newmans 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: Newman, Newmann, Newland, Neman, Newmark, Newbanks, Neumann, Neeman

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Where is the Newmans family from?

You can see how Newmans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newmans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Newmans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 28 Newmans families living in Leicestershire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Newmans's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Newmans families in 1891.
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What did your Newmans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Newmans. 36% of Newmans men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Newmans women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Newmans were Truck Driver and House Keeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Laundress
    25%
  • House Keeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Newmans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newmans 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Newmans. 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 285 military records available for the last name Newmans. For the veterans among your Newmans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newmans lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Newmans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Newmans in 1963 was 85, and 78 in 2004.

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