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Regas Family History

Regas Surname Meaning

Greek: variant of Riga.

Catalan (Regàs): habitational name from any of numerous places called Regàs derived from Catalan rec ‘irrigation channel’.

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


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Where is the Regas family from?

You can see how Regas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Regas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Regas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Regas families living in London. This was about 93% of all the recorded Regas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Regas families in 1891.
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What did your Regas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Regas. 100% of Regas men worked as an Agricultural Labourer.

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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

  • Agricultural Labourer
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 638 immigration records available for the last name Regas. 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 457 military records available for the last name Regas. For the veterans among your Regas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Regas lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Regas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Regas in 1958 was 60, and 74 in 2004.

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