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Newb Family History

Newb 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: New, Newby, Neeb, Neve, Ness, Neal, Leib, Webb, Ney, Kew

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Where is the Newb family from?

You can see how Newb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newb family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Newb family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Newb's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Newb families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Newb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newb 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 Newb. 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 7 military records available for the last name Newb. For the veterans among your Newb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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