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Reginald Family History

Reginald Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Regenold. Indian: from the English personal name Reginald Latin Reginaldus (see Reynold).

— Note: This is found only as a personal name among Indians but was registered as a surname after their immigration to the US.

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


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Where is the Reginald family from?

You can see how Reginald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reginald family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Reginald families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Reginald families living in Lancashire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Reginald's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Reginald families in 1891.
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What did your Reginald ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Insurance Agent and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Reginald. 50% of Reginald men worked as an Insurance Agent and 100% of Reginald women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Insurance Agent
    50%
  • Gardener
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Reginald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reginald 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 Reginald. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 876 military records available for the last name Reginald. For the veterans among your Reginald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reginald lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Reginald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Reginald in 1966 was 61, and 33 in 2003.

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