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Regetz Family History

Regetz 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: Reetz, Reitz, Reger, Regen, Regel, Rentz, Nemetz, Deetz, Rege, Retz

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Where is the Regetz family from?

You can see how Regetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Regetz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Regetz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Regetz families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Regetz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Regetz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Regetz 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 Regetz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Regetz. 42% of Regetz men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%

What Regetz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 456 census records available for the last name Regetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Regetz 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Regetz. 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 105 military records available for the last name Regetz. For the veterans among your Regetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Regetz lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Regetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Regetz in 1952 was 35, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Regetz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Regetz 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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