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Raguse Family History

Raguse Surname Meaning

Perhaps an Americanized form of Italian Ragusa with loss of the final syllable.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Raguse family from?

You can see how Raguse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raguse family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Raguse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Raguse families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Raguse's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Raguse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raguse 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 Raguse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raguse. 30% of Raguse men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Raguse women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raguse were Farm Labor and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Farm Labor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Saleslady
    29%

What Raguse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Raguse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raguse 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 481 immigration records available for the last name Raguse. 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 425 military records available for the last name Raguse. For the veterans among your Raguse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raguse lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Raguse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Raguse in 1955 was 28, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raguse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raguse 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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