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Ragis Family History

Ragis 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: Rais, Regis, Ragas, Ragin, Reis, Ras, Paris, Danis, Manis, Dragos

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Where is the Ragis family from?

You can see how Ragis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ragis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ragis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 3 Ragis families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Ragis's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Ragis families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ragis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Ragis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ragis 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Ragis. 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 18 military records available for the last name Ragis. For the veterans among your Ragis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ragis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Ragis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ragis in 1968 was 75, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ragis 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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