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Negem Family History

Negem 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: Neve, Nemec, Beger, Ege, Nebel, Deger, Kegel, Eger, Newey, Nemes

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Where is the Negem family from?

You can see how Negem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Negem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Negem family living in Maine. This was about 50% of all the recorded Negem's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Negem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Negem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Negem ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Negem ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Negem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Negem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Negem 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Negem. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Negem. For the veterans among your Negem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Negem lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Negem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Negem in 1969 was 88, and 64 in 1994.

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