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Reigen Family History

Reigen 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: Regen, Reiten, Teigen, Reisen, Eigen, Reigel, Feigen, Reiger, Heiden

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Where is the Reigen family from?

You can see how Reigen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reigen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Reigen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 2 Reigen families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reigen's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Reigen families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Reigen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reigen 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Reigen. 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 7 military records available for the last name Reigen. For the veterans among your Reigen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reigen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1992, in the United States, Reigen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Reigen in 1963 was 76, and 15 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reigen 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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