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Newhan Family History

Newhan 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, Newlan, Newland, Newlin, Neman, Newnham, Nathan

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Where is the Newhan family from?

You can see how Newhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newhan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Newhan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Newhan families living in Maryland. This was about 62% of all the recorded Newhan's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Newhan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newhan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Newhan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Newhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newhan 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Newhan. 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 53 military records available for the last name Newhan. For the veterans among your Newhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newhan lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Newhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Newhan in 1974 was 86, and 84 in 2002.

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