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Reigar Family History

Reigar 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: Reiger, Reifer, Seiger, Melgar, Reiser, Regal, Rega, Ribar, Reger

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Where is the Reigar family from?

You can see how Reigar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reigar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reigar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Reigar families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Reigar's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Reigar families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Reigar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reigar 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Reigar. 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 11 military records available for the last name Reigar. For the veterans among your Reigar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reigar lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Reigar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Reigar in 1974 was 92, and 50 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reigar 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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