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Ragar Family History

Ragar Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Reger or Rager.

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


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Where is the Ragar family from?

You can see how Ragar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ragar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ragar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Ragar families living in Glamorgan. This was about 35% of all the recorded Ragar's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Ragar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ragar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ragar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ragar. 37% of Ragar men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ragar women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ragar were Operator and Secretary.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Operator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Ragar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ragar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ragar 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Ragar. 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 265 military records available for the last name Ragar. For the veterans among your Ragar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ragar lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Ragar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ragar in 1954 was 57, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ragar 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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