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Ragner Family History

Ragner 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, Wagner, Rayner, Rauner, Regner, Radner, Rasner, Ratner, Agner

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Where is the Ragner family from?

You can see how Ragner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ragner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ragner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ragner family living in Hampshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Ragner's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 4 other counties had the highest population of Ragner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ragner 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 Ragner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ragner. 100% of Ragner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ragner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ragner 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Ragner. 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 234 military records available for the last name Ragner. For the veterans among your Ragner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ragner lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Ragner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ragner in 1957 was 64, and 36 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ragner 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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