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Regitz Family History

Regitz 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: Reitz, Regis, Regina, Beitz, Reetz, Rentz, Weitz, Reith, Ritz, Seitz

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Where is the Regitz family from?

You can see how Regitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Regitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Regitz families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Regitz families living in Kentucky. This was about 25% of all the recorded Regitz's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Regitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Regitz 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 Regitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Regitz. 100% of Regitz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Regitz women worked as a Winder.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    100%

What Regitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Regitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Regitz 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Regitz. 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 261 military records available for the last name Regitz. For the veterans among your Regitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Regitz lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2001, in the United States, Regitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Regitz in 1954 was 58, and 60 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Regitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Regitz 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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