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Newmann Family History

Newmann Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Neumann.

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


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Where is the Newmann family from?

You can see how Newmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Newmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 20 Newmann families living in Ontario. This was about 39% of all the recorded Newmann's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Newmann families in 1911.
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What did your Newmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Newmann. 64% of Newmann men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    64%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Income
    19%

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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Newmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newmann 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Newmann. 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 Newmann. For the veterans among your Newmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newmann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Newmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Newmann in 1962 was 72, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newmann 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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