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Regier Name Meaning

German: from an Old Prussian name of uncertain origin; it was common in West Prussia.

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


Similar surnames: Regnier, Roeger, Angier, Reier, Reider, Reiber, Reiter, Reuter

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Where is the Regier family from?

You can see how Regier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Regier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Regier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Regier families living in Manitoba. This was about 47% of all the recorded Regier's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Regier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Regier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Regier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmers Son were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Regier. 89% of Regier men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Regier women worked as a Farmers Son. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    89%
  • Farmers Son
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmers Son
    100%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Regier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Regier 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 Regier. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

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

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What is the average Regier lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Regier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Regier in 1960 was 43, and 79 in 2004.

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