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Raegan Family History

Raegan 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, Ragan, Rahman, Fagan, Mangan, Pagan, Radigan, Dragan, Sagan

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Where is the Raegan family from?

You can see how Raegan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raegan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raegan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Raegan families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 47% of all the recorded Raegan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Raegan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raegan 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 Raegan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raegan. 40% of Raegan men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Raegan women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raegan were Farmer and Seamstress.

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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

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%

What Raegan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Raegan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raegan 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Raegan. 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 17 military records available for the last name Raegan. For the veterans among your Raegan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raegan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1991, in the United States, Raegan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Raegan in 1965 was 49, and 78 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raegan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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