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Bregas Family History

Bregas 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: Regas, Bregar, Regis, Bras, Breda, Bream, Regal, Rega, Breger

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Where is the Bregas family from?

You can see how Bregas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bregas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bregas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Bregas families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bregas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bregas families in 1880.
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What did your Bregas ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bregas ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Bregas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bregas 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Bregas. 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 15 military records available for the last name Bregas. For the veterans among your Bregas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bregas lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1989, in the United States, Bregas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bregas in 1981 was 69, and 81 in 1989.

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