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Ragnes Family History

Ragnes 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: Raines, Agnes, Raynes, Ranes, Barnes, Radney, Raine, Magnus, Haynes

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Where is the Ragnes family from?

You can see how Ragnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ragnes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ragnes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Ragnes families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ragnes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ragnes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ragnes 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 89 census records available for the last name Ragnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ragnes 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Ragnes. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ragnes. For the veterans among your Ragnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ragnes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Ragnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ragnes in 1964 was 76, and 83 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ragnes 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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