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Newitt Family History

Newitt Name Meaning

English (Northamptonshire): from Middle English newete the older unshortened form of newte ‘newt’ itself for Old English efete with initial n detached from a preceding indefinite article.

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


Similar surnames: Jewitt, Newth, Hewitt, Nevitt, Newlon, Stitt, Meritt, Howitt, Evitt

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Where is the Newitt family from?

You can see how Newitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Newitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 22 Newitt families living in Ontario. This was about 59% of all the recorded Newitt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Newitt families in 1911.
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What did your Newitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Newitt. 28% of Newitt men worked as a Labourer. .

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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

  • Labourer
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Student
    19%
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Newitt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Newitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Newitt in 1963 was 71, and 80 in 2003.

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