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Ragan Family History

Ragan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Regan.

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


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Where is the Ragan family from?

You can see how Ragan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ragan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ragan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 115 Ragan families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Ragan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ragan families in 1891.
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What did your Ragan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ragan. 32% of Ragan men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Ragan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ragan were Retired and Unpaid House 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

  • General Labourer
    32%
  • Builders Labourer
    19%
  • Police Constable
    19%
  • Retired
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Mantle Manufacturer
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    4%

What Ragan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61,000 census records available for the last name Ragan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ragan 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Ragan. 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 13,000 military records available for the last name Ragan. For the veterans among your Ragan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ragan lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Ragan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ragan in 1940 was 29, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ragan 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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