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Ragunton Family History

Ragunton 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: Taunton, Gunton, Manton, Ruston, Hunton, Banton, Dunton, Rampton

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Where is the Ragunton family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ragunton 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 Ragunton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ragunton. 100% of Ragunton 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 Ragunton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Ragunton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ragunton 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Ragunton. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ragunton. For the veterans among your Ragunton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ragunton lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Ragunton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ragunton in 1981 was 58, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ragunton 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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