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Negry Family History

Negry 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: Negro, Neary, Negri, Nery, Henry, Berry, Terry, Merry, Geary, Dery

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Where is the Negry family from?

You can see how Negry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Negry family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Negry families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Negry's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Negry families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Negry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Negry ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Negry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Negry 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Negry. 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 10 military records available for the last name Negry. For the veterans among your Negry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Negry lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Negry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Negry in 1980 was 88, and 85 in 2001.

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