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Newnson Family History

Newnson 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: Newson, Benson, Nelson, Newton, Lewison, Nerison, Bernson, Henson

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Where is the Newnson family from?

You can see how Newnson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newnson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Newnson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Newnson families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Newnson's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Newnson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Newnson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newnson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Newnson. 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 Newnson. For the veterans among your Newnson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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