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Newton White Family History

Newton White 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: Newton, Newtown, Cronkhite, Crosswhite, Devonshire, Satterwhite

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Where is the Newton White family from?

You can see how Newton White families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newton White family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Newton White family living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Newton White's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Newton White families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Newton White. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newton White 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Newton White. 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 Newton White. For the veterans among your Newton White ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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