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Raglow Family History

Raglow 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: Ramlow, Callow, Barlow, Ballow, Harlow, Marlow, Ragle, Maslow, Raglin

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Where is the Raglow family from?

You can see how Raglow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raglow family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Raglow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Raglow family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Raglow's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Raglow families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raglow 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 Raglow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raglow. 63% of Raglow men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%

What Raglow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Raglow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raglow 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Raglow. 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 8 military records available for the last name Raglow. For the veterans among your Raglow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raglow lifespan?

Between 1948 and 1999, in the United States, Raglow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Raglow in 1948 was 34, and 65 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raglow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raglow 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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