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Regenscheid Family History

Regenscheid 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: Reinschmidt, Linscheid, Rugenstein, Degenstein, Eischeid

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Regenscheid 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 59 census records available for the last name Regenscheid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Regenscheid 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Regenscheid. 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 44 military records available for the last name Regenscheid. For the veterans among your Regenscheid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Regenscheid lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Regenscheid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Regenscheid in 1953 was 56, and 77 in 2003.

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