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Newkester Family History

Newkester 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: Nester, Neeser, Meester, Wester, Weckesser, Neumeister, Newberger

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Where is the Newkester family from?

You can see how Newkester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newkester family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Newkester family living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Newkester's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Newkester families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Newkester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newkester 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Newkester. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Newkester. For the veterans among your Newkester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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