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Regna Family History

Regna 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: Regina, Rega, Reina, Hegna, Megna, Renna, Reyna, Rana, Reza, Penna

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Where is the Regna family from?

You can see how Regna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Regna family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Regna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Regna families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Regna's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Regna families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Regna 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 Regna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Regna. 19% of Regna men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Regna women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Regna were Mechanic and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Mechanic
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Regna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Regna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Regna 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Regna. 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 146 military records available for the last name Regna. For the veterans among your Regna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Regna lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Regna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Regna in 1965 was 63, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Regna

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Regna 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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