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Reigens Family History

Reigens 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, Mergens, Jergens, Reisen, Heiges, Eigen

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Where is the Reigens family from?

You can see how Reigens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reigens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reigens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Reigens families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Reigens's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Reigens families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Reigens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reigens 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Reigens. 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 24 military records available for the last name Reigens. For the veterans among your Reigens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reigens lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Reigens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Reigens in 1976 was 83, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reigens 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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