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Region Family History

Region 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, Rego, Regina, Rigdon, Regen, Rein, Recio, Renton, Regan, Begin

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Where is the Region family from?

You can see how Region families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Region family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Region families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Region families living in Suffolk. This was about 75% of all the recorded Region's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Region families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Region 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 Region ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Region. 58% of Region men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Region women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Region were Farmer and Housewife.

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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
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Region family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 803 census records available for the last name Region. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Region 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Region. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Region. For the veterans among your Region ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Region lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Region life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Region in 1963 was 32, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Region

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Region 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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