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Lopez Vega Family History

Lopez Vega 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: Lovera, Lopez, De La Vega, Lever, Leven, Love, Lovely, Loewe, Lorette

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What did your Lopez Vega ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Jornalero and Costurera were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lopez Vega. 50% of Lopez Vega men worked as a Jornalero and 100% of Lopez Vega women worked as a Costurera.

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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

  • Jornalero
    50%
  • Novicio
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Costurera
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 317 immigration records available for the last name Lopez Vega. 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 101 military records available for the last name Lopez Vega. For the veterans among your Lopez Vega ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lopez Vega lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Lopez Vega life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Lopez Vega in 1964 was 77, and 81 in 2003.

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