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Negros Family History

Negros 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, Legros, Negron, Gros, Negus, Negrin, Petros, Nedrow, Negri

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Where is the Negros family from?

You can see how Negros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Negros family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Negros families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Negros family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Negros's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Negros families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Negros surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Negros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Negros 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Negros. 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 11 military records available for the last name Negros. For the veterans among your Negros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Negros lifespan?

Average Negros life expectancy in 2001 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Negros 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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