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Newenham Family History

Newenham 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: Newnham, Newingham, Needham, Newham, Wenham, Newsham, Newnam, Downham

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Where is the Newenham family from?

You can see how Newenham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newenham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Newenham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Newenham family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Newenham's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Newenham families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newenham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Newenham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Newenham. 47% of Newenham 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Operator
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
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What Newenham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 998 census records available for the last name Newenham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newenham 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Newenham. 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 204 military records available for the last name Newenham. For the veterans among your Newenham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newenham lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2000, in the United States, Newenham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Newenham in 1954 was 48, and 84 in 2000.

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