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Regley Family History

Regley 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: Begley, Fegley, Remley, Reiley, Wegley, Negley, Kegley, Rigley, Egley

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Where is the Regley family from?

You can see how Regley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Regley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Regley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Regley family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Regley's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Regley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Regley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Regley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Regley. 100% of Regley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 838 census records available for the last name Regley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Regley 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Regley. 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 85 military records available for the last name Regley. For the veterans among your Regley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Regley lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Regley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Regley in 1979 was 70, and 92 in 2001.

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