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Ragester Family History

Ragester 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: Regester, Riester, Register, Rester, Sageser, Wagster, Trageser

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Where is the Ragester family from?

You can see how Ragester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ragester family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ragester families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ragester family living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ragester's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Ragester families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ragester 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 38 census records available for the last name Ragester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ragester 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ragester. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ragester. For the veterans among your Ragester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ragester lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Ragester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ragester in 1957 was 28, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ragester 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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