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Nigro Family History

Nigro Name Meaning

Italian (southern): from medieval Italian nigro ‘black’ (from Latin niger) used as a nickname for someone with dark hair or skin or for someone from Africa and also as a personal name. Compare Lo Nigro .

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


Similar surnames: Niro, Negro, Nier, Nero, Sgro, Mitro, Magro, Naro, Citro, Nieto

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Where is the Nigro family from?

You can see how Nigro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nigro family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nigro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Nigro families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Nigro's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Nigro families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nigro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nigro ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nigro. 100% of Nigro men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Nigro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nigro 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Nigro. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Nigro. For the veterans among your Nigro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nigro lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Nigro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nigro in 1941 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

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