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Regal Family History

Regal Surname Meaning

Galician and Catalan (Valencia): habitational name from any of several places called Regal in Galicia and Valencia probably a derivative of regar ‘to water’ in the sense of ‘puddle’.

Americanized form of German Riegel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Regal family from?

You can see how Regal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Regal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Regal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Regal families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Regal's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Regal families in 1891.
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What did your Regal ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Fruiterer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Regal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Regal 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Regal. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Regal. For the veterans among your Regal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Regal lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Regal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Regal in 1955 was 55, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Regal 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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