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Nigrin Family History

Nigrin 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: Negrin, Wiggin, Wigren, Biglin, Norin, Siglin, Citrin, Negri, Nygren

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Where is the Nigrin family from?

You can see how Nigrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nigrin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Nigrin families living in Illinois. This was about 30% of all the recorded Nigrin's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Nigrin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nigrin 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 Nigrin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nigrin. 100% of Nigrin 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Nigrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nigrin 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Nigrin. 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 97 military records available for the last name Nigrin. For the veterans among your Nigrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nigrin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Nigrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nigrin in 1962 was 76, and 71 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nigrin 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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