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Rega Family History

Rega Surname Meaning

Italian (mainly Campania): perhaps a variant of Riga.

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


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Where is the Rega family from?

You can see how Rega families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rega family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rega families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Rega families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Rega's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Rega families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rega 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 Rega ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rega. 32% of Rega men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Rega women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rega were Mechanic and Teacher.

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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
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Barber
    8%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    14%
  • Machine Operator
    10%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Rega lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Rega life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rega in 1953 was 49, and 72 in 2004.

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