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Ragl Family History

Ragl 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: Ragle, Rall, Rahl, Rawl, Rago, Rael, Rayl, Radl, Rail, Ram

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Where is the Ragl family from?

You can see how Ragl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ragl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ragl families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Ragl family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ragl's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ragl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ragl 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 78 census records available for the last name Ragl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ragl 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Ragl. 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 39 military records available for the last name Ragl. For the veterans among your Ragl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ragl lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Ragl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ragl in 1975 was 86, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ragl 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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