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Ragsdel Family History

Ragsdel 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: Ramsden, Ramsdell, Rassel, Randel, Radel, Ragsdale, Ransdell, Mandel

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Where is the Ragsdel family from?

You can see how Ragsdel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ragsdel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ragsdel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Ragsdel families living in North Carolina. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ragsdel's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Ragsdel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ragsdel 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 172 census records available for the last name Ragsdel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ragsdel 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Ragsdel. 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 22 military records available for the last name Ragsdel. For the veterans among your Ragsdel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ragsdel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Ragsdel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ragsdel in 1966 was 37, and 96 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ragsdel 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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