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Negra Family History

Negra Surname 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, Neira, Negri, Serra, Bera, Sera, Rega, Neri, Nora, Gera

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Where is the Negra family from?

You can see how Negra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Negra family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Negra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Negra families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Negra's in USA. New York had the highest population of Negra families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Negra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Negra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Negra. 42% of Negra men worked as a Miner and 34% of Negra women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Negra were Clerk and Housework.

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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

  • Miner
    42%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Stenographe
    34%
  • Housework
    34%

What Negra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 717 census records available for the last name Negra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Negra 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Negra. 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 110 military records available for the last name Negra. For the veterans among your Negra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Negra lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Negra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Negra in 1962 was 75, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Negra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Negra 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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