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Ragatz Family History

Ragatz Surname Meaning

Swiss German: habitational name from Ragaz in the canton of Grisons (Graubünden).

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


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Where is the Ragatz family from?

You can see how Ragatz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ragatz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ragatz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Ragatz families living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ragatz's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ragatz families in 1880.
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What did your Ragatz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ragatz. 45% of Ragatz men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Bartender
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ragatz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ragatz 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Ragatz. 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 168 military records available for the last name Ragatz. For the veterans among your Ragatz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ragatz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ragatz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ragatz in 1964 was 68, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ragatz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ragatz 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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