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Niego Family History

Niego 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: Diego, Nieto, Niemi, Virgo, Rego, Nino, Nies, Nie, Rigo, Nier

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Where is the Niego family from?

You can see how Niego families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niego family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Niego families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Niego's in USA. New York had the highest population of Niego families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niego 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 Niego ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Niego. 100% of Niego men worked as an 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

  • Operator
    100%

What Niego family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Niego. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niego 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Niego. 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 41 military records available for the last name Niego. For the veterans among your Niego ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niego lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2002, in the United States, Niego life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Niego in 1953 was 50, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Niego

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niego 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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