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Ragus Family History

Ragus 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: Ramus, Ragusa, Rogus, Raus, Ragas, Raguse, Ras, Magnus, Ranum, Rais

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Where is the Ragus family from?

You can see how Ragus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ragus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ragus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Ragus families living in Denbighshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Ragus's in United Kingdom. Denbighshire had the highest population of Ragus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ragus 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 Ragus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ragus. 40% of Ragus men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ragus women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ragus were Labor and Housekeeper.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Ragus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ragus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ragus 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Ragus. 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 163 military records available for the last name Ragus. For the veterans among your Ragus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ragus lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Ragus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ragus in 1959 was 65, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ragus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ragus 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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