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Regenfuss Family History

Regenfuss 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: Ziegenfuss, Papenfuss, Redenius, Ziegenfus, Beilfuss, Resendes

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Where is the Regenfuss family from?

You can see how Regenfuss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Regenfuss family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Regenfuss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Regenfuss families living in Wisconsin. This was about 71% of all the recorded Regenfuss's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Regenfuss families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Regenfuss 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 Regenfuss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Regenfuss. 34% of Regenfuss women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Nurse
    34%
  • Telephone Operator
    34%

What Regenfuss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 478 census records available for the last name Regenfuss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Regenfuss 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Regenfuss. 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 268 military records available for the last name Regenfuss. For the veterans among your Regenfuss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Regenfuss lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Regenfuss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Regenfuss in 1963 was 75, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Regenfuss 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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