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Regain Family History

Regain Surname 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: Regan, Ragain, Regis, Regina, Regal, Rega, Degan, Regen, Megan, Rein

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Where is the Regain family from?

You can see how Regain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Regain family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Regain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Regain families living in Michigan. This was about 32% of all the recorded Regain's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Regain families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Regain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Regain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Regain 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Regain. 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 12 military records available for the last name Regain. For the veterans among your Regain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Regain lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2001, in the United States, Regain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Regain in 1985 was 68, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Regain 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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