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Newby Name Meaning

English: habitational name from any of the various places in northern England named with the Middle English elements newe ‘new’ + by ‘farm’, ‘settlement’ (of Old Norse origin).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Newey, Nerby, Nesby, Welby, Denby, Selby, Beeby, New, Nasby, Melby

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Newby Family Origin

Where is the Newby family from?

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You can see how Newby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Newby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Newby families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1911 there were 73 Newby families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Newby's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Newby families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Newby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Newby Family Occupations

What did your Newby ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Newby. 35% of Newby men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Newby women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Newby were Agent and Domestic

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Labourer
    5%
  • Agent
    3%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Domestic
    10%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Newby Historical Records

What Newby family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 103,000 census records available for the last name Newby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Newby census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Newby. 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 Card

There are 12,000 military records available for the last name Newby. For the veterans among your Newby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Newby Life Expectancy

What is the average Newby lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Newby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Newby in 1952 was 53, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Newby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Newby 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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