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Newett Family History

Newett Name Meaning

see Newitt .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Jewett, Hewett, Newitt, Rowett, Hewitt, Newey, Blewett, Swett, Newell

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Where is the Newett family from?

You can see how Newett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Newett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Newett family living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Newett's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Newett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newett 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 Newett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Newett. 54% of Newett men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Newett women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Newett were Dentist and Telephone Operator. .

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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
    54%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Dentist
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    43%
  • Office Clerk
    29%
  • Telephone Operator
    29%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Newett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newett 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 557 immigration records available for the last name Newett. 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 309 military records available for the last name Newett. For the veterans among your Newett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newett lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Newett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Newett in 1954 was 29, and 29 in 2004.

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