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Newnis Family History

Newnis 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: Dennis, Lewis, Newlin, Benis, Kennis, Tennis, Enis, Neis, Denis

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Where is the Newnis family from?

You can see how Newnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newnis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Newnis families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Newnis family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Newnis's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Newnis families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Newnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newnis 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Newnis. 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 12 military records available for the last name Newnis. For the veterans among your Newnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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