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Ragaz Family History

Ragaz 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: Ragatz, Ragar, Ragas, Ragan, Rana, Rada, Fagan, Raak, Pagan, Raba

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Where is the Ragaz family from?

You can see how Ragaz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ragaz family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 4 Ragaz families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Ragaz's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Ragaz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ragaz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Ragaz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ragaz 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Ragaz. 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 10 military records available for the last name Ragaz. For the veterans among your Ragaz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ragaz lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Ragaz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ragaz in 1976 was 94, and 95 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ragaz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ragaz 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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