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Ragoff Family History

Ragoff 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: Rogoff, Goff, Ragona, Danoff, Rosoff, Granoff, Raff, Janoff, Ragon

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Where is the Ragoff family from?

You can see how Ragoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ragoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ragoff family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ragoff's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Ragoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ragoff 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 122 census records available for the last name Ragoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ragoff 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Ragoff. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ragoff. For the veterans among your Ragoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ragoff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1970, in the United States, Ragoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Ragoff in 1966 was 48, and 86 in 1970.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ragoff 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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