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Regnall Family History

Regnall 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: Regal, Bagnall, Wignall, Rendall, Legall, Gnall, Segall, Presnall

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Where is the Regnall family from?

You can see how Regnall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Regnall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Regnall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Regnall families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Regnall's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Regnall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Regnall 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 Regnall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Regnall. 100% of Regnall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Regnall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Regnall 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Regnall. 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 Regnall. For the veterans among your Regnall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Regnall lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1976, in the United States, Regnall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Regnall in 1967 was 85, and 60 in 1976.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Regnall

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Regnall 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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