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Negley Family History

Negley Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Naegeli or Nägeli variants of Nagel. Compare Nagley.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Negley family from?

You can see how Negley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Negley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Negley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Negley families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Negley's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Negley families in 1891.
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What did your Negley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Negley. 21% of Negley men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Negley women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Negley were Truck Driver and Machine Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Machine Operator
    15%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Negley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Negley 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Negley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Negley. For the veterans among your Negley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Negley lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Negley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Negley in 1948 was 43, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Negley ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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