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Nigra Family History

Nigra 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: Nigro, Nitta, Mira, Niwa, Figura, Riera, Cira, Nora, Miura, Higa

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Where is the Nigra family from?

You can see how Nigra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nigra family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nigra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Nigra families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Nigra's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Nigra families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nigra 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 Nigra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Floorwork were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nigra. 22% of Nigra men worked as a Truck Driver and 24% of Nigra women worked as a Floorwork. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nigra were Manager and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Digger
    14%
  • Manager
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Floorwork
    24%
  • Salesgirl
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%

What Nigra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nigra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nigra 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 530 immigration records available for the last name Nigra. 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 267 military records available for the last name Nigra. For the veterans among your Nigra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nigra lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Nigra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Nigra in 1950 was 30, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nigra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nigra 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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