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Regh Family History

Regh 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: Rego, Rega, Rech, Reagh, Reh, Rege, Resh, Reeh, Vegh, Rugh

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Where is the Regh family from?

You can see how Regh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Regh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Regh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Regh family living in Staffordshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Regh's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Regh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Regh 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 Regh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farming was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Regh. 100% of Regh men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Regh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 449 census records available for the last name Regh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Regh 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Regh. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Regh. For the veterans among your Regh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Regh lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Regh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Regh in 1966 was 86, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Regh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Regh 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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