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Ragett Family History

Ragett 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: Pagett, Rowett, Rager, Gragert, Rivett, Gravett, Hargett, Agent

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Where is the Ragett family from?

You can see how Ragett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ragett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ragett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ragett families living in Wisconsin. This was about 78% of all the recorded Ragett's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ragett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ragett 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 102 census records available for the last name Ragett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ragett 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Ragett. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Ragett. For the veterans among your Ragett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ragett lifespan?

Average Ragett life expectancy in 1968 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ragett 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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