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Regehr Family History

Regehr Surname Meaning

German: variant of Regier.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Regehr family from?

You can see how Regehr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Regehr family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Regehr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Regehr families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Regehr's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Regehr families in 1880.
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What did your Regehr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Regehr. 64% of Regehr men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Regehr women worked as an Inspector.

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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

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farming
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    100%

What Regehr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Regehr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Regehr 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 657 immigration records available for the last name Regehr. 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 145 military records available for the last name Regehr. For the veterans among your Regehr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Regehr lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Regehr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Regehr in 1963 was 80, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Regehr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Regehr 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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