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Ragerson Family History

Ragerson 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: Rogerson, Reierson, Ingerson, Lageson, Akerson, Ryerson, Segerson

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Where is the Ragerson family from?

You can see how Ragerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ragerson family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 8 Ragerson families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ragerson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ragerson families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ragerson 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 Ragerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ragerson. 100% of Ragerson 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 114 census records available for the last name Ragerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ragerson 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Ragerson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ragerson. For the veterans among your Ragerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ragerson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ragerson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ragerson

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