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Marega Family History

Marega 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: Mares, Varela, Marra, Macera, Maria, Varga, Murga, Mare, Rega, Morga

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Where is the Marega family from?

You can see how Marega families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marega family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Marega families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Marega families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Marega's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Marega families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marega surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Marega family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Marega. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marega 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Marega. 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 25 military records available for the last name Marega. For the veterans among your Marega ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marega lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Marega life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Marega in 1963 was 82, and 80 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marega 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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