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Raggon Family History

Raggon 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: Ragon, Dragon, Rayon, Aragon, Ranson, Rigdon, Ragona, Wagnon, Ramson

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Where is the Raggon family from?

You can see how Raggon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raggon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Raggon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Raggon family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Raggon's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Raggon families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Raggon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raggon 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Raggon. 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 Raggon. For the veterans among your Raggon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raggon lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1988, in the United States, Raggon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Raggon in 1971 was 80, and 65 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raggon 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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