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Niewood Family History

Niewood 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: Linwood, Inwood, Norwood, Bigwood, Niewald, Winwood, Haywood, Newbold

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What did your Niewood ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Niewood. 100% of Niewood men worked as a Butcher.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Butcher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Niewood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niewood 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Niewood. 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 6 military records available for the last name Niewood. For the veterans among your Niewood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niewood lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Niewood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Niewood in 1969 was 69, and 86 in 2002.

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