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Reggs Family History

Reggs 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: Regis, Regas, Riggs, Meggs, Heggs, Beggs, Greggs, Peggs, Reis, Rego

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Where is the Reggs family from?

You can see how Reggs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reggs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reggs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Reggs families living in Dorset. This was about 29% of all the recorded Reggs's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Reggs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reggs 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 Reggs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reggs. 100% of Reggs 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reggs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reggs 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Reggs. 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 386 military records available for the last name Reggs. For the veterans among your Reggs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reggs lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Reggs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Reggs in 1982 was 77, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reggs 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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