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Zega Family History

Zega 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, Mega, Zera, Vega, Zegar, Zea, Zema, Bega, Zeno, Reza

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Where is the Zega family from?

You can see how Zega families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zega family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Zega families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 22% of all the recorded Zega's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zega families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zega surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zega ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zega. 34% of Zega men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zega women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Labor
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 411 census records available for the last name Zega. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zega 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Zega. 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 221 military records available for the last name Zega. For the veterans among your Zega ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zega lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zega life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Zega in 1963 was 67, and 85 in 2004.

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