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Régan Family History

Régan 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, Rogan, Ragan, Organ, Gan, Fagan, Roman, Cogan, Pagan, Ruan

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Where is the Régan family from?

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What did your Régan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Régan. 36% of Régan men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Régan women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Régan were Clerk and Income.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Labourer
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Nurse
    16%
  • Income
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Régan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Régan 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Régan. 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 Régan. For the veterans among your Régan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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