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Lega Family History

Lega 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: Rega, Leva, Mega, Legg, Loga, Vega, Lena, Lea, Lege, Leja

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Where is the Lega family from?

You can see how Lega families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lega family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lega families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Lega families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lega's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Lega families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lega surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lega ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lega. 36% of Lega men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Lega women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lega were New Worker and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Coal Loader
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lega. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lega 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 619 immigration records available for the last name Lega. 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 158 military records available for the last name Lega. For the veterans among your Lega ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lega lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Lega life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lega in 1965 was 49, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lega

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lega 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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