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Newberns Family History

Newberns 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, Newborn, Newberry, Newburn, Newberg, Newbert, Newbery

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Where is the Newberns family from?

You can see how Newberns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newberns family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Newberns family living in Nebraska. This was about 33% of all the recorded Newberns's in USA. Nebraska and 2 other states had the highest population of Newberns families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Newberns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newberns 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Newberns. 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 3 military records available for the last name Newberns. For the veterans among your Newberns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newberns lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Newberns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Newberns in 1973 was 61, and 95 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newberns 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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