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Negret Family History

Negret 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: Negrete, Segreto, Meuret, Neet, Negro, Negrin, Degree, Gehret, Perret

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Where is the Negret family from?

You can see how Negret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Negret family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Negret families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Negret families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Negret's in USA. California had the highest population of Negret families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Negret surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Negret ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Negret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Negret 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Negret. 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 4 military records available for the last name Negret. For the veterans among your Negret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Negret lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Negret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Negret in 1970 was 32, and 71 in 1999.

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