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Newness Family History

Newness 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: Jenness, Henness, Veness, Ness, Furness, Ernest, Lawless, Mewes

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Where is the Newness family from?

You can see how Newness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newness family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Newness families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Newness families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Newness's in USA. New York had the highest population of Newness families in 1880.
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What did your Newness ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Turpentine Dipper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Newness. 50% of Newness men worked as a Turpentine Dipper. .

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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

  • Turpentine Dipper
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%
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What Newness family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Newness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newness 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Newness. 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 35 military records available for the last name Newness. For the veterans among your Newness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newness lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1993, in the United States, Newness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Newness in 1962 was 74, and 71 in 1993.

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