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Ragain Family History

Ragain Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Regan.

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


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Where is the Ragain family from?

You can see how Ragain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ragain family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ragain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Ragain families living in Durham. This was about 40% of all the recorded Ragain's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Ragain families in 1891.
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What did your Ragain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ragain. 35% of Ragain men worked as a Laborer and 72% of Ragain women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ragain were Machinist and Bookkeeper.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    72%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ragain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ragain 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Ragain. 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 277 military records available for the last name Ragain. For the veterans among your Ragain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ragain lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Ragain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Ragain in 1947 was 42, and 85 in 2004.

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