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Newhof Family History

Newhof 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: Neuhoff, Newton, Newham, Newcom, Newlon, Newson, Newsom, Newhouse

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Where is the Newhof family from?

You can see how Newhof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newhof family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Newhof families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Newhof family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Newhof's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Newhof families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newhof surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Newhof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newhof 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Newhof. 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 20 military records available for the last name Newhof. For the veterans among your Newhof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newhof lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Newhof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Newhof in 1967 was 78, and 98 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newhof 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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