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Newstein Family History

Newstein 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: Kerstein, Gerstein, Epstein, Newstead, Herstein, Berstein, Ekstein

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Where is the Newstein family from?

You can see how Newstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newstein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Newstein families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 3 Newstein families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Newstein's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Newstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Newstein ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Newstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newstein 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Newstein. 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 24 military records available for the last name Newstein. For the veterans among your Newstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newstein lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1990, in the United States, Newstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Newstein in 1968 was 86, and 78 in 1990.

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