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Regua Family History

Regua 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: Rega, Regula, Requa, Reza, Begue, Rua, Regis, Rego, Regina, Reus

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Where is the Regua family from?

You can see how Regua families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Regua family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Regua families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Regua families living in New York. This was about 90% of all the recorded Regua's in USA. New York had the highest population of Regua families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Regua 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 Regua ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Regua. 50% of Regua men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Regua family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Regua. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Regua 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Regua. 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 52 military records available for the last name Regua. For the veterans among your Regua ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Regua lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2004, in the United States, Regua life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Regua in 1988 was 79, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Regua

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Regua 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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