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Newel Family History

Newel 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: Nebel, Newey, Newell, Nevel, Neel, Jewel, Neve, Peel, Nemec, Nobel

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Where is the Newel family from?

You can see how Newel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Newel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 31 Newel families living in New York. This was about 21% of all the recorded Newel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Newel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newel 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 Newel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Newel. 37% of Newel men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Newel women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Newel were Truck Driver and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Cook
    23%
  • House Work
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Newel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newel 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 413 immigration records available for the last name Newel. 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 916 military records available for the last name Newel. For the veterans among your Newel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Newel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Newel in 1964 was 67, and 84 in 2004.

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