Regina Family History

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Regina Name Meaning

from regina ‘queen’ (Latin regina), applied either as a medieval female personal name alluding to the Virgin Mary, or, to a lesser extent as a nickname. Compare the masculine counterpart Re. habitational name from any of various places named or named with Regina, in particular Regina in Lattarico (Cosenza province) and Regina Elena in San Gregorio d’Ippona (Vibo Valentia province).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Reina, Regino, Regis, Perna, Belin, Rega, Rein, Pecina, Medina, Reine

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Regina Family Origin

Where is the Regina family from?

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You can see how Regina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Regina family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Regina families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Regina families living in Derbyshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Regina's in the UK. Derbyshire had the highest population of Regina families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Regina surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Regina Family Occupations

What did your Regina ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the UK named Regina.

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Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Domestic Servant
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Regina Historical Records

What Regina family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Regina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Regina census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Regina. 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 Card

There are 766 military records available for the last name Regina. For the veterans among your Regina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Regina Life Expectancy

What is the average Regina lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Regina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Regina in 1963 was 74, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Regina 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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