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Newe Family History

Newe Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Neve, Newey, New, Zewe, Nese, Nee, Lee, Noe, Nemec, Nice

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Where is the Newe family from?

You can see how Newe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Newe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Newe family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Newe's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Newe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newe 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 Newe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Newe. 100% of Newe women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 684 census records available for the last name Newe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newe 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Newe. 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 Newe. For the veterans among your Newe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newe lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Newe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Newe in 1965 was 71, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newe ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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