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Ragow Family History

Ragow 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: Rakow, Ragon, Jagow, Rago, Rogow, Lagow, Dragon, Rao, Raso, Rego

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Where is the Ragow family from?

You can see how Ragow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ragow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ragow family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ragow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ragow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ragow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Ragow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ragow 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Ragow. 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 9 military records available for the last name Ragow. For the veterans among your Ragow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ragow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Ragow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ragow in 1965 was 50, and 77 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ragow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ragow 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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