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Newmam Family History

Newmam 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: Newman, Newham, Newnam, Neman, Newnham, Newmark, Neukam, Neeman

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Where is the Newmam family from?

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

What did your Newmam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Newmam. 100% of Newmam men worked as a Farming and 100% of Newmam women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Farming
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Newmam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Newmam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newmam 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Newmam. 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 23 military records available for the last name Newmam. For the veterans among your Newmam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newmam lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1989, in the United States, Newmam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Newmam in 1978 was 67, and 22 in 1989.

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