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Ragnell Family History

Ragnell 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: Bagnell, Carnell, Darnell, Bagwell, Ramsell, Farnell, Parnell

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Where is the Ragnell family from?

You can see how Ragnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ragnell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ragnell family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ragnell's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Ragnell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ragnell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Ragnell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Ragnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ragnell 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Ragnell. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ragnell. For the veterans among your Ragnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ragnell lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Ragnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ragnell in 1980 was 94, and 83 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ragnell 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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