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Newstedt Family History

Newstedt 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: Neustadt, Nienstedt, Newstead, Nester, Nestel, Ahlstedt, Bergstedt

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Where is the Newstedt family from?

You can see how Newstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newstedt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Newstedt families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Newstedt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Newstedt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newstedt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Newstedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Jeweler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Newstedt. 60% of Newstedt men worked as a Jeweler. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Jeweler
    60%
  • Draftsman
    40%
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What Newstedt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Newstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newstedt 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Newstedt. 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 Newstedt. For the veterans among your Newstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newstedt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Newstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Newstedt in 1964 was 70, and 61 in 2002.

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