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Regela Family History

Regela 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: Regel, Regula, Regina, Rogel, Redel, Regal, Kegel, Fegely, Riegel

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Where is the Regela family from?

You can see how Regela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Regela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Regela family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Regela's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Regela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Regela surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Regela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Regela 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Regela. 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 3 military records available for the last name Regela. For the veterans among your Regela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Regela lifespan?

Average Regela life expectancy in 2004 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Regela 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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