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Nwton Family History

Nwton Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Newton, Ewton, Kwon, Alton, Orton, Elton, Noon, Luton, Exton, Upton

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Where is the Nwton family from?

You can see how Nwton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nwton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Nwton families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 6 Nwton families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nwton's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Nwton families in 1861.
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What did your Nwton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Contractor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nwton. 100% of Nwton men worked as a Contractor. .

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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

  • Contractor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Nwton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nwton 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Nwton. 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 6 military records available for the last name Nwton. For the veterans among your Nwton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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