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Ragen Family History

Ragen Surname Meaning

Irish: from Mag Riagáin (see Regan). This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Ragen family from?

You can see how Ragen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ragen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ragen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Ragen families living in Ontario. This was about 77% of all the recorded Ragen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ragen families in 1911.
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What did your Ragen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ragen. 29% of Ragen men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Ragen women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ragen were Proprietor and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Janitor
    9%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    18%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Housewife
    11%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Ragen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ragen 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 655 immigration records available for the last name Ragen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ragen. For the veterans among your Ragen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ragen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ragen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ragen in 1962 was 67, and 68 in 2004.

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