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Newbell Family History

Newbell 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: Newell, Newbill, Jewell, Newbold, Sewell, Nebel, Newhall, Ewell

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Where is the Newbell family from?

You can see how Newbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newbell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Newbell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Newbell families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Newbell's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Newbell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newbell 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 Newbell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Newbell. 47% of Newbell men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Newbell women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Newbell were Agent and Farmer.

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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
    47%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Agent
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    31%
  • Waitress
    24%
  • Nurse
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Newbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newbell 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Newbell. 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 93 military records available for the last name Newbell. For the veterans among your Newbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newbell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Newbell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Newbell in 1964 was 32, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newbell 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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