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Raigans Family History

Raigans 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: Ragans, Radigan, Maugans, Ratigan, Rigano, Rigas, Hagans, Agans

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Where is the Raigans family from?

You can see how Raigans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raigans family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Raigans family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Raigans's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Raigans families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Raigans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raigans 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Raigans. 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 28 military records available for the last name Raigans. For the veterans among your Raigans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raigans lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Raigans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Raigans in 1974 was 83, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raigans 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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