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Alega Family History

Alega Surname 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: Walega, Alexa, Alba, Rega, Leva, Ales, Mega, Alegria, Alpha, Clegg

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Where is the Alega family from?

You can see how Alega families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alega family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Alega families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Alega families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Alega's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Alega families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alega surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Alega. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alega 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 Alega. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Alega. For the veterans among your Alega ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alega lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1997, in the United States, Alega life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Alega in 1992 was 76, and 89 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alega

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alega ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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