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Ragnow Family History

Ragnow 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: Rannow, Ragno, Rainbow, Agnew, Wagnon, Agnor, Gagnon, Rakow, Ragon

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Where is the Ragnow family from?

You can see how Ragnow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ragnow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ragnow family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ragnow's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Ragnow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ragnow 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 33 census records available for the last name Ragnow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ragnow 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Ragnow. 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 10 military records available for the last name Ragnow. For the veterans among your Ragnow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ragnow lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Ragnow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ragnow in 1958 was 49, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ragnow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ragnow 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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