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Ragains Family History

Ragains Surname Meaning

Probably a variant of Ragain.

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


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Where is the Ragains family from?

You can see how Ragains families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ragains family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ragains families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Ragains families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ragains's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ragains families in 1911.
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What did your Ragains ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ragains. 62% of Ragains men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ragains women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ragains were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    62%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ragains. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ragains 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Ragains. 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 226 military records available for the last name Ragains. For the veterans among your Ragains ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ragains lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Ragains life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ragains in 1958 was 52, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ragains 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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