History of your Surname
Get access to Newstadt family records.Start a free trial

Newstadt Family History

Newstadt 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: Neustadt, Newstead, Elstad, Hegstad, Altstadt, Nienstedt, Erstad

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Newstadt family from?

You can see how Newstadt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newstadt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Newstadt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Newstadt families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Newstadt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Newstadt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newstadt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Newstadt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Newstadt. 50% of Newstadt men worked as a Salesman. .

View Census Data for Newstadt | Data not to scale

*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
    50%
  • Painter
    22%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Manager
    15%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Newstadt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 876 census records available for the last name Newstadt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newstadt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Newstadt

Passenger Lists

There are 350 immigration records available for the last name Newstadt. 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.

View all Newstadt immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 89 military records available for the last name Newstadt. For the veterans among your Newstadt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Newstadt military records

You've only scratched the surface of Newstadt family history

Discover More

What is the average Newstadt lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Newstadt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Newstadt in 1956 was 47, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Newstadt

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Newstadt family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Newstadt last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial