Origins of the Newark surname
About the Newarks
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Interesting facts about Newark
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Newark surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
What are the most common Newark first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Newarks
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Newarks in 1921
Dressmaker
9
Carpenter
8
Milliner
7
House Keeper
6
Laundress
6
Common male occupations for Newarks in 1921
Carpenter
20
Cabinet Maker
11
Timber Merchant
11
Book Binder
9
Whitesmith
9
