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Regels Family History

Regels 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: Regel, Reels, Revels, Regis, Rogel, Redel, Regal, Kegel, Fegely

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Where is the Regels family from?

You can see how Regels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Regels family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Regels family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Regels's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Regels families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Regels surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Regels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Regels 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Regels. 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 63 military records available for the last name Regels. For the veterans among your Regels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Regels lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Regels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Regels in 1971 was 77, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Regels 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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