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Rergen Family History

Rergen 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: Bergen, Regen, Mergen, Fergen, Gergen, Berger, Mergel, Morgen, Herren

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Where is the Rergen family from?

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

There are 30 census records available for the last name Rergen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rergen 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rergen. 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 1 military records available for the last name Rergen. For the veterans among your Rergen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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