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Ragadale Family History

Ragadale 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: Ragsdale, Ramadan, Langdale, Dugdale, Radle, Ragle, Van Dale, Fragale

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Where is the Ragadale family from?

You can see how Ragadale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ragadale family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ragadale families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Ragadale families living in British Columbia. This was about 69% of all the recorded Ragadale's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Ragadale families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ragadale 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 Ragadale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ragadale. 29% of Ragadale men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Ragadale women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ragadale were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Ragadale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 714 census records available for the last name Ragadale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ragadale 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Ragadale. 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 95 military records available for the last name Ragadale. For the veterans among your Ragadale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ragadale lifespan?

Average Ragadale life expectancy in 1998 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ragadale 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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