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Brega Family History

Brega 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: Breda, Rega, Braga, Breza, Brea, Bregar, Brege, Grega, Bega, Brett

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Where is the Brega family from?

You can see how Brega families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brega family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Brega families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Brega families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Brega's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Brega families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brega 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 Brega ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Brega family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 696 census records available for the last name Brega. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brega 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Brega. 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 75 military records available for the last name Brega. For the veterans among your Brega ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brega lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Brega life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Brega in 1966 was 72, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brega

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brega 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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