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Newsbaum Family History

Newsbaum 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: Nussbaum, Neubaum, Newsham, Nusbaum, Newsum, Newnham, Newham

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Where is the Newsbaum family from?

You can see how Newsbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newsbaum family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Newsbaum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Newsbaum families living in Maryland. This was about 75% of all the recorded Newsbaum's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Newsbaum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newsbaum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Newsbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Salesgirl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Newsbaum. 100% of Newsbaum men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Newsbaum women worked as a Salesgirl. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    50%
  • Machine Operator
    50%
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Census Records

There are 721 census records available for the last name Newsbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newsbaum 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Newsbaum. 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 49 military records available for the last name Newsbaum. For the veterans among your Newsbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newsbaum lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Newsbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Newsbaum in 1949 was 52, and 81 in 2004.

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