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Newsum Family History

Newsum Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of Newsome.

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


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Where is the Newsum family from?

You can see how Newsum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newsum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Newsum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 56 Newsum families living in Yorkshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Newsum's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Newsum families in 1891.
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What did your Newsum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Newsum. 27% of Newsum men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Newsum women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Newsum were Clerk and New Worker.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housewife
    27%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Newsum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newsum 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Newsum. 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 719 military records available for the last name Newsum. For the veterans among your Newsum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newsum lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Newsum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Newsum in 1952 was 58, and 89 in 2004.

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