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Ragin Family History

Ragin Surname Meaning

Altered form of Ragan or Reagan variants of Irish Regan.

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


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Where is the Ragin family from?

You can see how Ragin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ragin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ragin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Ragin families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 58% of all the recorded Ragin's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Ragin families in 1911.
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What did your Ragin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ragin. 35% of Ragin men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Ragin women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ragin were Proprietor and Cook.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Labor
    15%
  • Cook
    10%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Ragin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ragin 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 297 immigration records available for the last name Ragin. 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 Ragin. For the veterans among your Ragin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ragin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Ragin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ragin in 1953 was 29, and 70 in 2004.

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