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Reget Family History

Reget 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: Reger, Regen, Regel, Rege, Reder, Beger, Regis, Rego, Rogel, Redel

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Where is the Reget family from?

You can see how Reget families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reget family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Reget families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Reget family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reget's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Reget families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reget 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 Reget ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reget. 50% of Reget men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Baker
    50%

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Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Reget. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reget 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Reget. 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 317 military records available for the last name Reget. For the veterans among your Reget ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reget lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Reget life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Reget in 1967 was 78, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reget 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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