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Herega Family History

Herega 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: Herrera, Rega, Heredia, Herek, Hereth, Perera, Herceg, Pereda, Perea

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Where is the Herega family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herega 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 Herega ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Herega. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herega 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Herega. 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 military records available for the last name Herega. For the veterans among your Herega ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herega lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Herega life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Herega in 1970 was 31, and 96 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herega 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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