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Ragna Family History

Ragna 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: Rana, Ragona, Ragno, Rank, Rand, Rada, Dana, Hanna, Razza, Raine

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Where is the Ragna family from?

You can see how Ragna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ragna family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ragna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Ragna family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ragna's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ragna families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ragna 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 Ragna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ragna. 100% of Ragna 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
    100%

What Ragna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 922 census records available for the last name Ragna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ragna 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Ragna. 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 66 military records available for the last name Ragna. For the veterans among your Ragna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ragna lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Ragna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ragna in 1969 was 71, and 78 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ragna

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ragna 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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