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Newsham Family History

Newsham Name Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Newsome .

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


Similar surnames: Newsom, Newsum, Esham, Newham, Newnam, Renshaw, Newnham, Eastham

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Where is the Newsham family from?

You can see how Newsham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newsham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Newsham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 19 Newsham families living in Manitoba. This was about 53% of all the recorded Newsham's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Newsham families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newsham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Newsham ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Newsham. 72% of Newsham 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%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Labourer
    15%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Newsham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newsham 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 Newsham. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Newsham. For the veterans among your Newsham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newsham lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Newsham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Newsham in 1956 was 25, and 88 in 2004.

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