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Ragans Family History

Ragans Surname Meaning

Probably Irish: variant of Regan.

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


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Where is the Ragans family from?

You can see how Ragans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ragans family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ragans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Ragans families living in Staffordshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Ragans's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Ragans families in 1891.
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What did your Ragans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ragans. 25% of Ragans men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ragans women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ragans were Truck Driver and Cashier.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Mechanic
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    50%
  • Cashier
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ragans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ragans 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Ragans. 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 205 military records available for the last name Ragans. For the veterans among your Ragans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ragans lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ragans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ragans in 1966 was 51, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ragans 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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