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Newnay Family History

Newnay 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: Newnam, Newnham, Newey, Newman, Newby, Newham, Neenan, Senay, Newlan

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Where is the Newnay family from?

You can see how Newnay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newnay family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Newnay families living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Newnay's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Newnay families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Newnay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newnay 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Newnay. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Newnay. For the veterans among your Newnay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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