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Regers Family History

Regers 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: Reger, Rogers, Segers, Zegers, Revere, Reder, Rivers, Beger, Regis

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Where is the Regers family from?

You can see how Regers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Regers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Regers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Regers families living in Staffordshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Regers's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Regers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Regers 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 Regers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Regers. 37% of Regers men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Regers women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Regers were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    39%
  • Maid
    31%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Regers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Regers 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 647 immigration records available for the last name Regers. 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 313 military records available for the last name Regers. For the veterans among your Regers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Regers lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Regers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Regers in 1962 was 72, and 70 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Regers 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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