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Brego Family History

Brego 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: Rego, Abrego, Brege, Trego, Grego, Crego, Brett, Diego, Brent, Brehm

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Where is the Brego family from?

You can see how Brego families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brego family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brego families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Brego families living in Manitoba. This was about 86% of all the recorded Brego's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Brego families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brego surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Brego. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brego 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Brego. 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 9 military records available for the last name Brego. For the veterans among your Brego ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brego lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1983, in the United States, Brego life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Brego in 1965 was 59, and 87 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brego 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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