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Allega Family History

Allega Name 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: Alleva, Allegra, Allen, Alleman, Ellena, Alley, Alles, Alyea, Allegro

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Where is the Allega family from?

You can see how Allega families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allega family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Allega families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Allega families living in British Columbia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Allega's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Allega families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Allega surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Allega ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Allega. 46% of Allega 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
    46%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Operator
    19%
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What Allega family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 413 census records available for the last name Allega. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allega 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Allega. 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 343 military records available for the last name Allega. For the veterans among your Allega ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allega lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Allega life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Allega in 1971 was 63, and 78 in 2003.

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