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Reegan Family History

Reegan 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: Creegan, Regan, Keegan, Deegan, Reagan, Meegan, Regal, Meehan, Rega

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Where is the Reegan family from?

You can see how Reegan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reegan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Reegan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Reegan families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Reegan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Reegan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reegan 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 Reegan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Reegan. 100% of Reegan men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Reegan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reegan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reegan 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 628 immigration records available for the last name Reegan. 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 193 military records available for the last name Reegan. For the veterans among your Reegan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reegan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Reegan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Reegan in 1969 was 75, and 41 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reegan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reegan 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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