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Carrega Family History

Carrega 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: Carrera, Carrel, Carreira, Correa, Barrera, Carrell, Correia, Barreca

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Where is the Carrega family from?

You can see how Carrega families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carrega family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Carrega family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Carrega's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Carrega families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carrega 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 139 census records available for the last name Carrega. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carrega 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Carrega. 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 3 military records available for the last name Carrega. For the veterans among your Carrega ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carrega lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2001, in the United States, Carrega life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Carrega in 1988 was 88, and 101 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carrega

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carrega 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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