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Newshan Family History

Newshan 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: Newsham, Newnham, Newman, Newham, Newlan, Newson, Shan, Henshaw

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Where is the Newshan family from?

You can see how Newshan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newshan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Newshan families living in Nebraska. This was about 40% of all the recorded Newshan's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Newshan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newshan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Newshan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Newshan. 100% of Newshan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Newshan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Newshan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newshan 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Newshan. 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 18 military records available for the last name Newshan. For the veterans among your Newshan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newshan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Newshan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Newshan in 1971 was 44, and 76 in 1999.

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