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Shega Family History

Shega 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: Shera, Shea, Shema, Shen, Shima, Seda, Haga, Sheng, Sera, Rega

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Where is the Shega family from?

You can see how Shega families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shega family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shega family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Shega's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Shega families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shega surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shega ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shega. 58% of Shega men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Shega women worked as a Housework. .

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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
    58%
  • Common Labor
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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What Shega family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Shega. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shega 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Shega. 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 40 military records available for the last name Shega. For the veterans among your Shega ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shega lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Shega life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Shega in 1965 was 83, and 86 in 2003.

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