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Newmann Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Neumann .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Newman, Nejman, Niemann, Newmark, Naumann, Niermann, Neumann, Hemmann

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Where is the Newmann family from?

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

What did your Newmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Newmann. 14% of Newmann men worked as a Farmer and 9% of Newmann women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Newmann were Machinist and Housekeeper. .

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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
    14%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Machinist
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    9%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Teacher
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Newmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newmann 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Newmann. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Newmann. For the veterans among your Newmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newmann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Newmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Newmann in 1962 was 72, and 64 in 2003.

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