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Newtow Family History

Newtow 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, Nestor, Netto, Neaton, Nedrow, Ewton, Newcom, Lewton

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Where is the Newtow family from?

You can see how Newtow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newtow family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Newtow families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Newtow families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Newtow's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Newtow families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newtow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Newtow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Newtow. 100% of Newtow 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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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Newtow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newtow 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Newtow. 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 6 military records available for the last name Newtow. For the veterans among your Newtow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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