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Newsman Family History

Newsman 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, Mesman, Messman, Mersman, Reisman, Hessman, Neeman

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Where is the Newsman family from?

You can see how Newsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newsman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Newsman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Newsman families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Newsman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Newsman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newsman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Newsman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Newsman. 100% of Newsman 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 Newsman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 834 census records available for the last name Newsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newsman 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Newsman. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Newsman. For the veterans among your Newsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newsman lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1999, in the United States, Newsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Newsman in 1977 was 80, and 75 in 1999.

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