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Regnier Family History

Regnier Surname Meaning

French (also Régnier): from the personal name Regnier Régnier from ancient Germanic Raginhari composed of the elements ragin ‘counsel’ and hari ‘army’.

Compare Rainier Reinier and Renier.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Regnier family from?

You can see how Regnier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Regnier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Regnier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Regnier families living in Hampshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Regnier's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Regnier families in 1891.
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What did your Regnier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Regnier. 100% of Regnier 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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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Regnier. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Regnier. For the veterans among your Regnier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Regnier lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Regnier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Regnier in 1950 was 39, and 72 in 2004.

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