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Newber Family History

Newber 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: Newbern, Newberg, Newbert, Newbery, Neuber, Felber, Eber, Naber

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Where is the Newber family from?

You can see how Newber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newber family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Newber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Newber family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Newber's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Newber families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newber 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 Newber ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Newber. 100% of Newber women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Newber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 816 census records available for the last name Newber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newber 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Newber. 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 119 military records available for the last name Newber. For the veterans among your Newber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newber lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Newber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Newber in 1975 was 80, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Newber

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newber 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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