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Negy Family History

Negy 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: Ney, Nagy, Nery, Neve, Rey, Ness, Hey, Dery, Neal, Ley

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Where is the Negy family from?

You can see how Negy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Negy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Negy families living in New York. This was about 23% of all the recorded Negy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Negy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Negy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Negy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Negy. 46% of Negy men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Negy women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Negy were Clerk and Maid. .

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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
    46%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Negy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Negy 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Negy. 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 86 military records available for the last name Negy. For the veterans among your Negy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Negy lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Negy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Negy in 1961 was 33, and 82 in 2002.

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