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Ragland Family History

Ragland Surname Meaning

English (Cornwall): habitational name from Raglan (Monmouthshire) derived from the ancestor of Welsh rhag ‘before’ + glan ‘bank shore’; ‘(place) before the bank or shore’.

It specifically refers to the location at the bank of one of the headwaters of the stream Nant Olwy.

This name encapsulates a geographical feature, highlighting the significance of the shore or bank in relation to the surrounding landscape.

Such names often carry historical and cultural meanings, reflecting the importance of bodies of water in the development of settlements.

In this context, the term emphasizes both the physical geography and the linguistic heritage of the region.

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


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You can see how Ragland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ragland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ragland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Ragland families living in Lancashire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Ragland's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ragland families in 1891.
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What did your Ragland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Decorator and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ragland. 100% of Ragland men worked as a Master Decorator and 100% of Ragland women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Master Decorator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Ragland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ragland in 1947 was 26, and 73 in 2004.

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