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Rege Family History

Rege Name Meaning

Indian (Maharashtra Goa; pronounced as two syllables): name found among Saraswat Brahmins. It appears to be derived from Marathi reg ‘line’ (Sanskrit rekhā).

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


Similar surnames: Ree, Ege, Ruge, Hege, Rega, Regen, Wege, Rego, Remes, Rene

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Where is the Rege family from?

You can see how Rege families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rege family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rege families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Rege families living in Minnesota. This was about 35% of all the recorded Rege's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Rege families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rege surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rege ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rege. 38% of Rege men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Rege women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rege were New Worker and 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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • New Worker
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Operator
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rege. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rege 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 595 immigration records available for the last name Rege. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Rege. For the veterans among your Rege ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rege lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Rege life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rege in 1964 was 71, and 81 in 2003.

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