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Regas Name Meaning

Greek: variant of Riga. Catalan (Regàs): habitational name from any of numerous places called Regàs, derived from Catalan rec ‘irrigation channel’. German (Frisian): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Ribas, Rego, Regis, Vegas, Rosas, Rivas, Reis, Beas, Rees, Rodas

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Regas Family Origin

Where is the Regas family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Regas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Regas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Regas families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Regas family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Regas's in the USA. Georgia had the highest population of Regas families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Regas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Regas Family Occupations

    What did your Regas ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Coffee House Keeper and Laborer were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Regas. A less common occupation for the Regas family was Works In Segar Factory. The most common Regas occupation in the USA was Coffee House Keeper. 33% of Regas's were Coffee House Keepers.

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    • Coffee House Keeper

      33%

    • Laborer

      33%

    • Works In Segar Factory

      33%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Regas ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Regas Historical Records

    What Regas family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Regas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Regas census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Regas. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Regas. For the veterans among your Regas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Regas Life Expectancy

    What is the average Regas lifespan?

    Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Regas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Regas in 1958 was 60, and 74 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Regas

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Regas ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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