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Zerega Family History

Zerega 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: Rega, Zera, Perera, Pereda, Perea, Sereda, Verga, Serena, Bereza

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Where is the Zerega family from?

You can see how Zerega families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zerega family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zerega families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Zerega families living in New York. This was about 55% of all the recorded Zerega's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zerega families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zerega 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 Zerega ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zerega. 28% of Zerega men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Chauffeur
    19%

What Zerega family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 823 census records available for the last name Zerega. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zerega 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 911 immigration records available for the last name Zerega. 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 136 military records available for the last name Zerega. For the veterans among your Zerega ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zerega lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zerega life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Zerega in 1962 was 71, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zerega 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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