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Pega Family History

Pega 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, Pegg, Pera, Mega, Pena, Vega, Puga, Pesa, Pea, Bega

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Where is the Pega family from?

You can see how Pega families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pega family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pega families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Pega families living in Warwickshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Pega's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Pega families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pega 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 Pega ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pega. 100% of Pega 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Pega. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pega 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Pega. 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 60 military records available for the last name Pega. For the veterans among your Pega ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pega lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Pega life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pega in 1968 was 56, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pega 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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