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Regi Family History

Regi 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: Regis, Rego, Rega, Rege, Wei, Reis, Real, Rey, Mei, Reza

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Where is the Regi family from?

You can see how Regi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Regi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Regi family living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Regi's in USA. Connecticut and 3 other states had the highest population of Regi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Regi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Regi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Capper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Regi. 60% of Regi men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Regi women worked as a Capper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Miner
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Capper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Regi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Regi 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Regi. 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 36 military records available for the last name Regi. For the veterans among your Regi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Regi lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Regi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Regi in 1970 was 81, and 98 in 1999.

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