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Yerega Family History

Yerega 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, Perera, Pereda, Perea, Sereda, Verga, Serena, Yerxa, Bereza

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Where is the Yerega family from?

You can see how Yerega families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yerega family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Yerega family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Yerega's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Yerega families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yerega surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Yerega family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Yerega. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yerega 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Yerega. 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 20 military records available for the last name Yerega. For the veterans among your Yerega ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yerega lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Yerega life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Yerega in 1964 was 69, and 74 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yerega 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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