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Ragnvald Family History

Ragnvald 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: Rantala, Bagnall, Ragland, Raval, Ragsdale, Gagnard, Randall, Ronald

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Where is the Ragnvald family from?

You can see how Ragnvald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ragnvald family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ragnvald family living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Ragnvald's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Ragnvald families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ragnvald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Ragnvald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ragnvald 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Ragnvald. 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 22 military records available for the last name Ragnvald. For the veterans among your Ragnvald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ragnvald lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Ragnvald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ragnvald in 1965 was 82, and 79 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ragnvald

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ragnvald 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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