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Newville Family History

Newville Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Walloon and Flemish Neuville. Possibly also Irish and English: variant of Neville.

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


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Where is the Newville family from?

You can see how Newville families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newville family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Newville families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Newville families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Newville's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Newville families in 1891.
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What did your Newville ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Newville. 39% of Newville men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Newville women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Newville were Machinist and Teacher.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Newville. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newville 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Newville. 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 424 military records available for the last name Newville. For the veterans among your Newville ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Newville lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Newville life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Newville in 1959 was 56, and 47 in 2004.

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