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Regula Family History

Regula Surname Meaning

Polish (Reguła): from reguła ‘rules’ ‘precepts’ perhaps a nickname for an officious person or for the steward or butler in a great household.

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


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You can see how Regula families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Regula family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Regula families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 62 Regula families living in Ohio. This was about 82% of all the recorded Regula's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Regula families in 1880.
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What did your Regula ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmers Son was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Regula. 100% of Regula men worked as a Farmers Son.

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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

  • Farmers Son
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Regula. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Regula 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 907 immigration records available for the last name Regula. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Regula. For the veterans among your Regula ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Regula lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Regula life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Regula in 1950 was 44, and 79 in 2004.

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