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Negray Family History

Negray 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: Gray, De Gray, Negro, Nerad, Negrin, Nerby, Leray, Neary, Neira

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Where is the Negray family from?

You can see how Negray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Negray family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Negray family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Negray's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Negray families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Negray 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 Negray ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Negray. 100% of Negray women worked as a Seamstress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Negray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Negray 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Negray. 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 20 military records available for the last name Negray. For the veterans among your Negray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Negray lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Negray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Negray in 1970 was 62, and 75 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Negray 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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