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Newmister Family History

Newmister 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: Neumeister, Edmister, Dempster, Kempster, Meister, Nester, Neisler

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Where is the Newmister family from?

You can see how Newmister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newmister family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Newmister families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Newmister families living in Indiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Newmister's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Newmister families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newmister surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Newmister ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Newmister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newmister 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Newmister. 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 37 military records available for the last name Newmister. For the veterans among your Newmister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newmister lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Newmister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Newmister in 1964 was 68, and 70 in 2004.

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