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Newbigin Family History

Newbigin Surname Meaning

see Newbiggin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Newbigin family from?

You can see how Newbigin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newbigin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Newbigin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Newbigin families living in Northumberland. This was about 80% of all the recorded Newbigin's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Newbigin families in 1891.
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What did your Newbigin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Newbigin. 75% of Newbigin 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
    75%
  • Private Means
    25%

What Newbigin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 727 census records available for the last name Newbigin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newbigin 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Newbigin. 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 49 military records available for the last name Newbigin. For the veterans among your Newbigin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newbigin lifespan?

Average Newbigin life expectancy in 2003 was 101 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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