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Regg Family History

Regg 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: Rego, Rega, Pegg, Rygg, Hegg, Legg, Rigg, Rege, Rugg, Begg

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Where is the Regg family from?

You can see how Regg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Regg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Regg families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 4 Regg families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Regg's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Regg families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Regg 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 Regg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Regg. 15% of Regg men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Regg women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Regg were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    15%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Regg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Regg 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 563 immigration records available for the last name Regg. 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 683 military records available for the last name Regg. For the veterans among your Regg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Regg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Regg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Regg in 1964 was 51, and 79 in 2004.

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