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Bega Name Meaning

Spanish: variant of Vega .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Vega, Began, Bea, Basa, Cea, Bina, Tea, Beyl, Barga, Zera

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Where is the Bega family from?

You can see how Bega families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bega family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bega families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Bega families living in Texas. This was about 47% of all the recorded Bega's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Bega families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bega surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bega ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bega. 27% of Bega men worked as a Laborer and 62% of Bega women worked as a Weaver. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bega were Farming and Operator. .

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Stock Raiser
    14%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    62%
  • Rug Weaver
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Operator
    8%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Bega. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bega 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 773 immigration records available for the last name Bega. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bega. For the veterans among your Bega ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bega lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bega life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bega in 1960 was 46, and 71 in 2004.

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