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Regla Family History

Regla 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: Rega, Rella, Regula, Recla, Real, Reza, Vela, Perla, Regis, Rego

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Where is the Regla family from?

You can see how Regla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Regla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Regla families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Regla's in USA. California had the highest population of Regla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Regla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Regla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Regla. 100% of Regla men worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Regla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Regla 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Regla. 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 20 military records available for the last name Regla. For the veterans among your Regla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Regla lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Regla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Regla in 1968 was 87, and 89 in 2004.

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