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Regg Family History

Regg 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: Rego, Rega, Pegg, Rygg, Hegg, Legg, Rigg, Rege, Rugg, Begg

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Where is the Regg family from?

You can see how Regg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Regg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Regg families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 65 Regg families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Regg's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Regg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Regg 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 Regg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Regg. 94% of Regg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Private Means
    7%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Regg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Regg 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 563 immigration records available for the last name Regg. 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 683 military records available for the last name Regg. For the veterans among your Regg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Regg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Regg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Regg in 1964 was 51, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Regg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Regg 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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