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Newbar Family History

Newbar 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: Newmark, Newborn, Newman, Newgard, Dewar, Newby, Newark, Newham

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Where is the Newbar family from?

You can see how Newbar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newbar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Newbar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Newbar families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Newbar's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Newbar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newbar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Newbar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Newbar. 100% of Newbar men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Newbar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newbar 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 Newbar. 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 10 military records available for the last name Newbar. For the veterans among your Newbar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newbar lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1982, in the United States, Newbar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Newbar in 1967 was 62, and 75 in 1982.

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