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Negrete Family History

Negrete Surname Meaning

Spanish: possibly from negrete denoting a member of a 15th-century faction based in the mountainous area of Cantabria.

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


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Where is the Negrete family from?

You can see how Negrete families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Negrete family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Negrete families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Negrete family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Negrete's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Negrete families in 1891.
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What did your Negrete ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Negrete. 49% of Negrete men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Negrete women worked as a None. Some less common occupations for Americans named Negrete were Labor 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    49%
  • Picker
    7%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Labor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    25%
  • Packer
    15%
  • Sorter
    10%
  • Maid
    10%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Negrete. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Negrete 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Negrete. 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 888 military records available for the last name Negrete. For the veterans among your Negrete ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Negrete lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Negrete life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Negrete in 1945 was 38, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Negrete 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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