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Reggio Family History

Reggio Name Meaning

Italian and Jewish (from Italy): habitational name from Reggio Calabria the largest city of Calabria in southern Italy or from Reggio Emilia in northern Italy.

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


Similar surnames: Raggio, Regis, Riggio, Boggio, Maggio, Negri, Poggi, Rego, Sergio

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Where is the Reggio family from?

You can see how Reggio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reggio family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reggio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Reggio families living in Louisiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Reggio's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Reggio families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reggio surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reggio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reggio. 30% of Reggio men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Reggio women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reggio were Shoemaker 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Mechanic
    15%
  • Shoemaker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Secretary
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reggio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reggio 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Reggio. 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 687 military records available for the last name Reggio. For the veterans among your Reggio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reggio lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Reggio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Reggio in 1956 was 53, and 61 in 2004.

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