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Dega Family History

Dega 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, Degan, Mega, Vega, Duga, Degn, Depa, Dena, Dea, Deja

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Where is the Dega family from?

You can see how Dega families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dega family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dega families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Dega families living in Indiana. This was about 88% of all the recorded Dega's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Dega families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dega 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 Dega ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dega. 56% of Dega men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    56%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%

What Dega family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 695 census records available for the last name Dega. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dega 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Dega. 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 110 military records available for the last name Dega. For the veterans among your Dega ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dega lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Dega life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dega in 1963 was 74, and 72 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dega

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dega 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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