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Regn Family History

Regn 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, Ren, Rega, Regen, Rein, Regan, Rehn, Rege, Degn, Reen

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Where is the Regn family from?

You can see how Regn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Regn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Regn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Regn families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Regn's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Regn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Regn 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 Regn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Regn. 28% of Regn men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    28%
  • Apprentice
    19%
  • Butcher
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

What Regn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 701 census records available for the last name Regn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Regn 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Regn. 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 477 military records available for the last name Regn. For the veterans among your Regn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Regn lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Regn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Regn in 1966 was 66, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Regn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Regn 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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