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Newan Family History

Newan 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: Neman, Dewan, Newman, Lewan, Newlan, Ewan, Nelan, Bean, Dean, Swan

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Where is the Newan family from?

You can see how Newan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Newan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Newan family living in Tennessee. This was about 50% of all the recorded Newan's in USA. Tennessee and 1 other state had the highest population of Newan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Newan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Newan. 50% of Newan men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
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What Newan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 826 census records available for the last name Newan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newan 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Newan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 120 military records available for the last name Newan. For the veterans among your Newan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newan lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1984, in the United States, Newan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Newan in 1960 was 62, and 87 in 1984.

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