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Ragen Name Meaning

Irish: from Mag Riagáin (see Regan ). This surname is rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Rager, Hagen, Agen, Regen, Gagen, Ragan, Raden, Sagen, Rauen, Sage

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Where is the Ragen family from?

You can see how Ragen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ragen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ragen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 34 Ragen families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Ragen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ragen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ragen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ragen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ragen. 100% of Ragen 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Ragen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ragen 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 655 immigration records available for the last name Ragen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Ragen. For the veterans among your Ragen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ragen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ragen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ragen in 1962 was 67, and 68 in 2004.

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