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Regnault Family History

Regnault 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: Renault, Denault, Legault, Henault, Gault, Arsenault, Regal, Reinauer

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Where is the Regnault family from?

You can see how Regnault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Regnault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Regnault families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Regnault families living in Quebec. This was about 56% of all the recorded Regnault's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Regnault families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Regnault 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 Regnault ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Regnault. 34% of Regnault men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Regnault women worked as a Laundress.

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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

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Cutter
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Regnault family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 891 census records available for the last name Regnault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Regnault 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 683 immigration records available for the last name Regnault. 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 294 military records available for the last name Regnault. For the veterans among your Regnault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Regnault lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Regnault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Regnault in 1961 was 44, and 57 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Regnault 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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