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Newhaus Family History

Newhaus 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: Neuhaus, Newhouse, Newhall, Niehaus, Newham, Gelhaus, Nienhaus

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Where is the Newhaus family from?

You can see how Newhaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newhaus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Newhaus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Newhaus families living in Ohio. This was about 21% of all the recorded Newhaus's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Newhaus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newhaus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Newhaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Newhaus. 27% of Newhaus men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Newhaus women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Newhaus were Clerk and Helper. .

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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
    27%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Helper
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Newhaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newhaus 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Newhaus. 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 127 military records available for the last name Newhaus. For the veterans among your Newhaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newhaus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Newhaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Newhaus in 1964 was 83, and 81 in 2000.

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