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Newbert Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Neubert . English: variant of Newbold .

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


Similar surnames: Neibert, Nibert, Neubert, Newbery, Newburg, Neupert, Newhart, Seybert

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Where is the Newbert family from?

You can see how Newbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newbert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Newbert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Newbert families living in British Columbia. This was about 30% of all the recorded Newbert's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Newbert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newbert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Newbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Newbert. 18% of Newbert men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Newbert women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Newbert were Foreman and Housework. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Foreman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Housework
    12%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Newbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newbert 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 780 immigration records available for the last name Newbert. 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 634 military records available for the last name Newbert. For the veterans among your Newbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newbert lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Newbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Newbert in 1952 was 41, and 81 in 2003.

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