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Regener Family History

Regener 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: Regner, Degener, Wegener, Reisner, Reger, Reffner, Greener, Reiner

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Where is the Regener family from?

You can see how Regener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Regener family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Regener families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Regener family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Regener's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Regener families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Regener 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 Regener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Regener. 34% of Regener men worked as a Carpenter and 34% of Regener women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Regener were Automobile Mechanic and Packer.

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Automobile Mechanic
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Packer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 704 census records available for the last name Regener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Regener 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Regener. 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 269 military records available for the last name Regener. For the veterans among your Regener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Regener lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Regener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Regener in 1964 was 67, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Regener 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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