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Reggans Family History

Reggans Name 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: Regan, Regas, Riggins, Heggins, Goggans, Feagans, Riggan, Wiggans

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Where is the Reggans family from?

You can see how Reggans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reggans family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Reggans families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1880 there were 4 Reggans families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Reggans's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Reggans families in 1880.
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What did your Reggans ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Reggans ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Reggans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reggans 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Reggans. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Reggans. For the veterans among your Reggans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reggans lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Reggans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Reggans in 1974 was 68, and 74 in 2002.

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