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Ragnet Family History

Ragnet 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: Radney, Raine, Raines, Agnew, Rager, Wagner, Rayner, Agnes, Ragle

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Where is the Ragnet family from?

You can see how Ragnet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ragnet family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ragnet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Ragnet families living in Texas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ragnet's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Ragnet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ragnet 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 214 census records available for the last name Ragnet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ragnet 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Ragnet. 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 68 military records available for the last name Ragnet. For the veterans among your Ragnet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ragnet lifespan?

Average Ragnet life expectancy in 1975 was 98 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ragnet 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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