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Negri Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Negro most common in Lombardy and Emilia Romagna.

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


Similar surnames: Negrin, Netti, Nenni, Ferri, Magri, Neri, Peri, Perri, Nelli, Merli

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Where is the Negri family from?

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

What did your Negri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Negri. 24% of Negri men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Negri women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Negri were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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
    24%
  • Miner
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    11%
  • Packer
    11%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Stenographer
    8%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Negri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Negri 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Negri. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Negri. For the veterans among your Negri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Negri lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Negri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Negri in 1945 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

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