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Regil Family History

Regil 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, Reil, Regal, Regel, Reis, Real, Peil, Keil, Rego, Regina

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Where is the Regil family from?

You can see how Regil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Regil family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Regil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Regil families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Regil's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Regil families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Regil 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 Regil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming Ang and Home Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Regil. 100% of Regil men worked as a Farming Ang and 100% of Regil women worked as a Home Maker.

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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

  • Farming Ang
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Home Maker
    100%

What Regil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Regil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Regil 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 539 immigration records available for the last name Regil. 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 13 military records available for the last name Regil. For the veterans among your Regil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Regil lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Regil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Regil in 1967 was 72, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Regil

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Regil 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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