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Reagens Family History

Reagens 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: Regen, Mergens, Jergens, Rehagen, Ragen, Reames, Hagens, Feagans

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Where is the Reagens family from?

You can see how Reagens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reagens family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Reagens families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Reagens family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reagens's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Reagens families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Reagens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reagens 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Reagens. 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 Reagens. For the veterans among your Reagens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reagens lifespan?

Average Reagens life expectancy in 1972 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reagens 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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