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Reggins Family History

Reggins 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: Riggins, Heggins, Leggins, Regis, Regina, Biggins, Higgins, Reggio

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Where is the Reggins family from?

You can see how Reggins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reggins family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reggins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 3 Reggins families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reggins's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Reggins families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reggins 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 Reggins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reggins. 28% of Reggins men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Reggins women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reggins were Operator and Seamstress.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Operator
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    32%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Cook
    16%
  • Seamstress
    11%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reggins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reggins 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Reggins. 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 71 military records available for the last name Reggins. For the veterans among your Reggins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reggins lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Reggins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Reggins in 1969 was 60, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reggins 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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