History of your Surname
Get access to Ragas family records.Start a free trial

Ragas Family History

Ragas Name Meaning

Italian (Sardinia): nickname from the plural of (b)raga a term denoting a skirt made from rough black woollen cloth (from Latin braca ‘pants’) and forming part of the Sardinian costume. This surname is very rare in Italy found only in Porto Torres in Sassari province. It is also found in France (including Corsica) where it is very rare too and may in part be of different origin. In the US it is found mainly in LA where it was reportedly brought from Italy.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Regas, Rada, Gagas, Rana, Magas, Rigas, Ragans, Salas, Ragan, Rodas

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Ragas family from?

You can see how Ragas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ragas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ragas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Ragas families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 71% of all the recorded Ragas's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Ragas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ragas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ragas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ragas. 50% of Ragas men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Ragas women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ragas were Proprietor and Servant. .

View Census Data for Ragas | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    43%
  • Nurse
    29%
  • Servant
    29%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Ragas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ragas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ragas census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Ragas

Passenger Lists

There are 644 immigration records available for the last name Ragas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Ragas immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 342 military records available for the last name Ragas. For the veterans among your Ragas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Ragas military records

You've only scratched the surface of Ragas family history

Discover More

What is the average Ragas lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Ragas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ragas in 1948 was 53, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ragas

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Ragas family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Ragas last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial