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Religa Family History

Religa 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: Seliga, Melia, Regina, Rega, Rella, Reina, Selig, Melita, Veiga

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Where is the Religa family from?

You can see how Religa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Religa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Religa family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Religa's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Religa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Religa 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 125 census records available for the last name Religa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Religa 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Religa. 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 22 military records available for the last name Religa. For the veterans among your Religa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Religa lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Religa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Religa in 1955 was 53, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Religa 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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