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Newcome Name Meaning

English: variant of Newcomb . Probably an Americanized form of German Neukomm or Neukam .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Newcom, Newcombe, Newcomb, Newsome, Newsom, Neace, Newborn, Newtown

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Where is the Newcome family from?

You can see how Newcome families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newcome family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Newcome families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Newcome families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Newcome's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Newcome families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newcome surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Newcome ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Newcome. 25% of Newcome men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Newcome women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Newcome were Painter and Clerk. .

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Painter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Seamstress
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Newcome. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newcome 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 567 immigration records available for the last name Newcome. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Newcome. For the veterans among your Newcome ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newcome lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Newcome life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Newcome in 1954 was 29, and 83 in 2004.

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