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Ragins Family History

Ragins Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Ragin a surname of Irish origin.

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


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Where is the Ragins family from?

You can see how Ragins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ragins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ragins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Ragins families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ragins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ragins families in 1891.
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What did your Ragins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ragins. 35% of Ragins men worked as a Farmer and 42% of Ragins women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ragins were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 86 immigration records available for the last name Ragins. 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 156 military records available for the last name Ragins. For the veterans among your Ragins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ragins lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Ragins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Ragins in 1956 was 56, and 74 in 2004.

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