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Regny Family History

Regny 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: Reny, Rey, Penny, Regis, Rego, Denny, Regina, Remy, Kenny, Ren

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Where is the Regny family from?

You can see how Regny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Regny family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Regny families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Regny families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Regny's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Regny families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Regny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Regny 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Regny. 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 8 military records available for the last name Regny. For the veterans among your Regny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Regny lifespan?

Average Regny life expectancy in 1970 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Regny 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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