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Raggett Family History

Raggett Surname Meaning

see Raggatt.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Raggett family from?

You can see how Raggett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raggett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Raggett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 168 Raggett families living in Surrey. This was about 31% of all the recorded Raggett's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Raggett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raggett 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 Raggett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Raggett. 22% of Raggett men worked as a Gardener and 82% of Raggett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raggett were Motor Driver and Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    22%
  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Builders Labourer
    10%
  • Motor Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    2%

What Raggett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Raggett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raggett 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 477 immigration records available for the last name Raggett. 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 779 military records available for the last name Raggett. For the veterans among your Raggett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raggett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Raggett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Raggett in 1963 was 85, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raggett 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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