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Reagan Name Meaning

Irish (Cork and Kerry): variant of Regan .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ragan, Reagin, Creagan, Feagan, Eagan, Geagan, Beagan, Phagan, Eagen

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Where is the Reagan family from?

You can see how Reagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reagan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reagan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 21 Reagan families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Reagan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Reagan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reagan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reagan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reagan. 16% of Reagan men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Reagan women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reagan were Clerk and Housewife. .

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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
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
  • Stenographer
    7%
  • Housewife
    7%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Reagan. 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 17,000 military records available for the last name Reagan. For the veterans among your Reagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reagan lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Reagan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Reagan in 1940 was 42, and 72 in 2004.

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