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Raglon Family History

Raglon 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: Raglin, Ragon, Dragon, Tallon, Kaplon, Malon, Rayon, Aragon, Balon

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Where is the Raglon family from?

You can see how Raglon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raglon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Raglon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Raglon families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Raglon's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Raglon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raglon 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 Raglon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raglon. 50% of Raglon men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Raglon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Raglon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raglon 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Raglon. 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 54 military records available for the last name Raglon. For the veterans among your Raglon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raglon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Raglon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Raglon in 1962 was 68, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raglon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raglon 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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