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Newschwander Family History

Newschwander 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: Neuschwander, Neuenschwander, Newswanger, Schwander, Neiswander

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Where is the Newschwander family from?

You can see how Newschwander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newschwander family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Newschwander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Newschwander families living in New Jersey. This was about 89% of all the recorded Newschwander's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Newschwander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newschwander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Newschwander ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Newschwander ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Newschwander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newschwander 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Newschwander. 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 17 military records available for the last name Newschwander. For the veterans among your Newschwander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newschwander lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Newschwander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Newschwander in 1957 was 55, and 61 in 2004.

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