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Ragon Name Meaning

Irish: altered form of Ragan . In some cases possibly also French: from the oblique case of the ancient Germanic personal name Rago a short form of any of various names formed with the element rag a short form of ragin ‘counsel’.

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


Similar surnames: Dragon, Rayon, Malon, Rago, Macon, Bacon, Ramon, Ragone, Raglin

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Where is the Ragon family from?

You can see how Ragon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ragon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ragon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Ragon families living in Quebec. This was about 56% of all the recorded Ragon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ragon families in 1911.
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What did your Ragon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ragon. 100% of Ragon men worked as a Labourer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Ragon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ragon 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 555 immigration records available for the last name Ragon. 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 Ragon. For the veterans among your Ragon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ragon lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Ragon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ragon in 1944 was 26, and 70 in 2004.

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