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Raga Family History

Raga 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: Rana, Rada, Raba, Haga, Rama, Rega, Rapa, Raia, Fraga, Raya

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Where is the Raga family from?

You can see how Raga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raga family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raga families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Raga families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 71% of all the recorded Raga's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Raga families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raga 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 Raga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raga. 62% of Raga men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Raga women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raga were Fruit Farmer and Housewife.

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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
    62%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Fruit Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Raga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 872 census records available for the last name Raga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raga 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 396 immigration records available for the last name Raga. 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 113 military records available for the last name Raga. For the veterans among your Raga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raga lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Raga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Raga in 1963 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raga 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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