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Newans Family History

Newans 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: Newland, Neman, Means, Dewan, Newman, Newbanks, Beans, Neuens, Newark

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Where is the Newans family from?

You can see how Newans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Newans families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 7 Newans families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Newans's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Newans families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Newans ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Newans. 75% of Newans men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Printer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 944 census records available for the last name Newans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newans 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Newans. 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 53 military records available for the last name Newans. For the veterans among your Newans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newans lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Newans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Newans in 1975 was 84, and 90 in 1999.

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