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Reglin Family History

Reglin 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: Raglin, Heglin, Eglin, Redlin, Roeglin, Zeglin, Berlin, Melin, Newlin

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Where is the Reglin family from?

You can see how Reglin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reglin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Reglin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 24 Reglin families living in Essex. This was about 56% of all the recorded Reglin's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Reglin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reglin 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 Reglin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reglin. 60% of Reglin men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Reglin women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reglin were Field Hand and Housewife.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Field Hand
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reglin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reglin 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Reglin. 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 198 military records available for the last name Reglin. For the veterans among your Reglin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reglin lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Reglin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Reglin in 1951 was 35, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reglin 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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