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Reagon Family History

Reagon 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: Ragon, Reason, Reagor, Eagon, Reagan, Reagin, Dragon, Seaton, Deacon

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Where is the Reagon family from?

You can see how Reagon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reagon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reagon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Reagon families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Reagon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Reagon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reagon 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 Reagon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reagon. 34% of Reagon men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Reagon women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reagon were Miner and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Miner
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Maid
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Reagon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reagon 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Reagon. 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 374 military records available for the last name Reagon. For the veterans among your Reagon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reagon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Reagon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Reagon in 1964 was 50, and 37 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reagon 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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