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Newnman Family History

Newnman 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, Neman, Newnham, Henman, Wenman, Penman, Neeman, Neenan

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Where is the Newnman family from?

You can see how Newnman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newnman family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Newnman family living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Newnman's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Newnman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newnman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Newnman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Newnman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Newnman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newnman 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Newnman. 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 3 military records available for the last name Newnman. For the veterans among your Newnman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newnman lifespan?

Average Newnman life expectancy in 2001 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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