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Raggs Family History

Raggs Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Raggs family from?

You can see how Raggs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raggs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Raggs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Raggs families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Raggs's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Raggs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raggs 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 Raggs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Raggs. 100% of Raggs women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Raggs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raggs 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Raggs. 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 64 military records available for the last name Raggs. For the veterans among your Raggs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raggs lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Raggs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Raggs in 1965 was 79, and 52 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raggs 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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