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Regenstein Family History

Regenstein 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: Rugenstein, Degenstein, Levenstein, Rosenstein, Greenstein, Reinstein

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Where is the Regenstein family from?

You can see how Regenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Regenstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Regenstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Regenstein families living in Georgia. This was about 56% of all the recorded Regenstein's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Regenstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Regenstein 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 Regenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Regenstein. 50% of Regenstein men worked as a Butcher and 100% of Regenstein women worked as a 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

  • Butcher
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Regenstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 551 census records available for the last name Regenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Regenstein 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Regenstein. 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 146 military records available for the last name Regenstein. For the veterans among your Regenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Regenstein lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Regenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Regenstein in 1946 was 72, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Regenstein 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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