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Ragsdal Family History

Ragsdal 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: Ragsdale, Randal, Rada, Ramsden, Ramadan, Ramsell, Regal, Jagoda

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Where is the Ragsdal family from?

You can see how Ragsdal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ragsdal family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ragsdal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Ragsdal families living in Tennessee. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ragsdal's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Ragsdal families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ragsdal 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 Ragsdal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ragsdal. 100% of Ragsdal 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
    100%

What Ragsdal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 540 census records available for the last name Ragsdal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ragsdal 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ragsdal. 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 83 military records available for the last name Ragsdal. For the veterans among your Ragsdal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ragsdal lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Ragsdal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Ragsdal in 1972 was 86, and 77 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ragsdal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ragsdal 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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