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Regina Family History

Regina Name Meaning

Italian:: from regina ‘queen’ (from Latin regina) applied either as a medieval female personal name alluding to the Virgin Mary or to a lesser extent as a nickname. habitational name from any of various places called Regina in particular Regina in Lattarico (Cosenza province) and Regina Elena in San Gregorio d'Ippona (Vibo Valentia province). possibly in some cases from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with the element ragin ‘advice counsel’.

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


Similar surnames: Reina, Regino, Regis, Perna, Belin, Rega, Rein, Pecina, Medina, Reine

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Where is the Regina family from?

You can see how Regina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Regina family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Regina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 22 Regina families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 44% of all the recorded Regina's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Regina families in 1911.
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What did your Regina ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Employ were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Regina. 43% of Regina men worked as a Cultivateur and 50% of Regina women worked as an Employ. Some less common occupations for Americans named Regina were Charretier and Cardeuse. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    43%
  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Charretier
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Employ
    50%
  • Cardeuse
    50%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Regina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Regina 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Regina. 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 766 military records available for the last name Regina. For the veterans among your Regina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Regina lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Regina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Regina in 1963 was 74, and 83 in 2004.

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