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Nigri Family History

Nigri 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: Negri, Nigro, Niemi, Bieri, Nagi, Neri, Nagai, Nier, Nigam, Siri

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Where is the Nigri family from?

You can see how Nigri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nigri family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Nigri families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nigri's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nigri families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nigri surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nigri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nigri. 100% of Nigri men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Nigri family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 333 census records available for the last name Nigri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nigri 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Nigri. 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 111 military records available for the last name Nigri. For the veterans among your Nigri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nigri lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Nigri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nigri in 1951 was 51, and 87 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nigri 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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