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Raggin Family History

Raggin 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: Raglin, Ragain, Raggio, Riggin, Ragin, Maggio, Wiggin, Agin, Raboin

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Where is the Raggin family from?

You can see how Raggin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raggin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Raggin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Raggin family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Raggin's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Raggin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raggin 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 Raggin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raggin. 100% of Raggin men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Raggin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Raggin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raggin 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Raggin. 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 8 military records available for the last name Raggin. For the veterans among your Raggin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raggin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1976, in the United States, Raggin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Raggin in 1968 was 75, and 60 in 1976.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raggin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raggin 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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