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Newbigger Family History

Newbigger 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: Newburger, Newberger, Neuberger, Bigger, Ebinger, Neuburger, Newbauer

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Where is the Newbigger family from?

You can see how Newbigger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newbigger family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Newbigger families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Newbigger family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Newbigger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Newbigger families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Newbigger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newbigger 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Newbigger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Newbigger. For the veterans among your Newbigger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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