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Ragel Family History

Ragel 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: Rogel, Rager, Ramel, Dagel, Pagel, Regel, Nagel, Radel, Kagel, Magel

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Where is the Ragel family from?

You can see how Ragel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ragel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ragel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Ragel families living in Breconshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ragel's in United Kingdom. Breconshire had the highest population of Ragel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ragel 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 Ragel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ragel. 28% of Ragel men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Ragel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ragel were Truck Driver and Housemaid.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Housemaid
    20%

What Ragel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ragel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ragel 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Ragel. 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 257 military records available for the last name Ragel. For the veterans among your Ragel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ragel lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Ragel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ragel in 1946 was 63, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ragel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ragel 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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