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Newbern Name Meaning

Possibly an altered form of Newburn Newborn or German Neuborn (see Newborn ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Newborn, Leben, Newberg, Nester, Nebel, Cobern, Neuber, Neubert

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Where is the Newbern family from?

You can see how Newbern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newbern family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Newbern families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Newbern family living in Florida Territory. This was about 17% of all the recorded Newbern's in USA. Florida Territory and 5 other states had the highest population of Newbern families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newbern surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Newbern ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Newbern. 32% of Newbern men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Newbern women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Newbern were Salesman and Clerk. .

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farming
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Newbern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newbern 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Newbern. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Newbern. For the veterans among your Newbern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newbern lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Newbern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Newbern in 1959 was 23, and 73 in 2004.

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