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Regon Family History

Regon 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: Rego, Regen, Regan, Ragon, Degon, Dragon, Heron, Leon, Regis, Regina

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Where is the Regon family from?

You can see how Regon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Regon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Regon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 16 Regon families living in Ontario. This was about 36% of all the recorded Regon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Regon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Regon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Regon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Regon. 28% of Regon men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Regon women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Regon were Carpenter and Cashier.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    32%
  • New Worker
    22%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Cashier
    11%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Regon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Regon 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Regon. 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 371 military records available for the last name Regon. For the veterans among your Regon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Regon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Regon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Regon in 1962 was 74, and 19 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Regon 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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