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Newhard Family History

Newhard Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Neuhart.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Newhard family from?

You can see how Newhard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newhard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Newhard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Newhard families living in Alberta. This was about 83% of all the recorded Newhard's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Newhard families in 1911.
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What did your Newhard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Newhard. 34% of Newhard men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Newhard women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Newhard were Clerk and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    17%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Newhard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newhard 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 406 immigration records available for the last name Newhard. 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 Newhard. For the veterans among your Newhard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newhard lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Newhard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Newhard in 1942 was 40, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newhard 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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