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Newbaum Family History

Newbaum 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: Neubaum, Newham, Elbaum, Newbauer, Nusbaum, Welbaum, Newsum, Newnam

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Where is the Newbaum family from?

You can see how Newbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newbaum family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Newbaum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Newbaum family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Newbaum's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Newbaum families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newbaum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Newbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Newbaum. 25% of Newbaum men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Newbaum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Newbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newbaum 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Newbaum. 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 Newbaum. For the veterans among your Newbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newbaum lifespan?

Between 2002 and 2003, in the United States, Newbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Newbaum in 2002 was 78, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Newbaum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newbaum 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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