Origins of the Newstead surname

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    In 1921, most Newsteads lived in east

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    1,100 Newstead Travel & migration records
    12,000 Newsteads found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Newstead

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    We have for the Newstead surname. The oldest one dates back to 1558.

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    What are the most common Newstead first names?

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    Mary

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    Common jobs for Newsteads

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Newsteads in 1921

    Dressmaker

    48

    General Servant Domestic

    43

    Laundress

    37

    Domestic Servant

    36

    House Maid

    29

    Commmon male occupations for Newsteads in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    141

    Farm Labourer

    88

    General Labourer

    45

    Farmer

    41

    Bricklayer

    38

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