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Ragnall Family History

Ragnall 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: Bagnall, Wignall, Darnall, Arnall, Randall, Ranallo, Ranalli, Gnall

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Where is the Ragnall family from?

You can see how Ragnall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ragnall family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ragnall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Ragnall families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Ragnall's in USA. California had the highest population of Ragnall families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Ragnall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ragnall 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Ragnall. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ragnall. For the veterans among your Ragnall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ragnall lifespan?

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