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Ragonese Family History

Ragonese Name Meaning

Italian: shortened form of Aragonese a habitational or ethnic name for someone from the former kingdom of Aragon (see Aragon ).

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


Similar surnames: Catanese, Annese, Granese, Lanese, Ragona, Roese, L'agnese, Ragone

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Where is the Ragonese family from?

You can see how Ragonese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ragonese family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Ragonese families living in New York. This was about 58% of all the recorded Ragonese's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ragonese families in 1920.
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What did your Ragonese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ragonese. 19% of Ragonese men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Ragonese women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ragonese were Chauffeur and New Worker. .

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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
    19%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Foreman
    12%
  • Chauffeur
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    37%
  • Housework
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
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What Ragonese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 910 census records available for the last name Ragonese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ragonese 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 698 immigration records available for the last name Ragonese. 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 264 military records available for the last name Ragonese. For the veterans among your Ragonese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ragonese lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Ragonese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ragonese in 1960 was 44, and 81 in 2004.

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