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Negele Family History

Negele 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: Nagele, Naegele, Nebel, Kegel, Fegely, Nagle, Segale, Hegel, Nettle

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Where is the Negele family from?

You can see how Negele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Negele family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Negele families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Negele families living in Ohio. This was about 43% of all the recorded Negele's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Negele families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Negele surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Negele ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Negele. 45% of Negele 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
    45%
  • Farming
    34%
  • Owner Partner
    23%
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What Negele family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 652 census records available for the last name Negele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Negele 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Negele. 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 904 military records available for the last name Negele. For the veterans among your Negele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Negele lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Negele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Negele in 1964 was 81, and 71 in 2003.

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