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Ragler Family History

Ragler 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: Rager, Hagler, Ragle, Radler, Nagler, Agler, Ramler, Rigler, Wagler

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Where is the Ragler family from?

You can see how Ragler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ragler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ragler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Ragler families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Ragler's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ragler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ragler 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 Ragler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ragler. 72% of Ragler men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%

What Ragler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Ragler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ragler 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Ragler. 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 76 military records available for the last name Ragler. For the veterans among your Ragler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ragler lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Ragler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ragler in 1958 was 24, and 54 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ragler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ragler 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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