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Newhous Family History

Newhous 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: Newhouse, Neuhaus, Pechous, Newbold, Newcomb, Newsome, Neuhoff

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Where is the Newhous family from?

You can see how Newhous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newhous family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Newhous families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Newhous family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Newhous's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Newhous families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newhous surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Newhous ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Practical Nurse was the top reported job for people in the USA named Newhous. 100% of Newhous women worked as a Practical Nurse. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Practical Nurse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Newhous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newhous 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Newhous. 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 41 military records available for the last name Newhous. For the veterans among your Newhous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newhous lifespan?

Between 1996 and 1999, in the United States, Newhous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Newhous in 1996 was 89, and 96 in 1999.

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