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Newnum Family History

Newnum Surname Meaning

English (London and Essex): variant of Newnam.

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


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Where is the Newnum family from?

You can see how Newnum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newnum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Newnum families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Newnum families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Newnum's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Newnum families in 1891.
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What did your Newnum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Newnum. 53% of Newnum men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Newnum women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Laborer
    48%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Newnum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newnum 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Newnum. 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 153 military records available for the last name Newnum. For the veterans among your Newnum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newnum lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Newnum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Newnum in 1956 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

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