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Ragowski Family History

Ragowski 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: Rakowski, Lagowski, Rogowski, Zagorski, Sadowski, Grabowski, Makowski

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Where is the Ragowski family from?

You can see how Ragowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ragowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ragowski family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ragowski's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Ragowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ragowski 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 Ragowski ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Farmer
    38%

What Ragowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Ragowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ragowski 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Ragowski. 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 50 military records available for the last name Ragowski. For the veterans among your Ragowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ragowski lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Ragowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ragowski in 1973 was 88, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ragowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ragowski 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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