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Newbery Name Meaning

English: variant of Newberry .

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


Similar surnames: Newbury, Medbery, Newberry, Newbert, Dewberry, Nepper, Embry, Ellery

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Where is the Newbery family from?

You can see how Newbery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newbery family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Newbery families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 16 Newbery families living in Ontario. This was about 39% of all the recorded Newbery's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Newbery families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newbery surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Newbery ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Newbery. 72% of Newbery men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Labourer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 29,000 census records available for the last name Newbery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newbery 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Newbery. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Newbery. For the veterans among your Newbery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newbery lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Newbery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Newbery in 1956 was 55, and 88 in 2004.

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