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Gega Family History

Gega Name 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, Gera, Mega, Vega, Goga, Grega, Gegg, Bega, Reza, Gee

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Where is the Gega family from?

You can see how Gega families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gega family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gega families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Gega families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gega's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gega families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gega surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gega ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gega. 50% of Gega 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%
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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Gega. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gega 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Gega. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Gega. For the veterans among your Gega ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gega lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Gega life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gega in 1970 was 59, and 84 in 2004.

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