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Regins Family History

Regins 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: Regis, Regina, Regino, Reins, Reis, Repine, Remis, Reina, Regen, Rein

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Where is the Regins family from?

You can see how Regins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Regins family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Regins families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Regins family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Regins's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Regins families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Regins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Regins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Regins. 100% of Regins men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Regins women worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 308 census records available for the last name Regins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Regins 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Regins. 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 34 military records available for the last name Regins. For the veterans among your Regins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Regins lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Regins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Regins in 1972 was 24, and 84 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Regins 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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