Ragsdell Family History

Ragsdell Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Ramsdell, Ransdell, Ramsell, Ragsdale, Randell, Radell, Lansdell, Mansell, Rundell, Ramsden

3,000 record(s) for Ragsdell

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
166	Military Records
7	Immigration Records
590	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

Where is the Ragsdell family from?

You can see how Ragsdell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ragsdell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ragsdell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Ragsdell families living in Missouri. This was about 29% of all the recorded Ragsdell's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Ragsdell families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ragsdell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ragsdell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ragsdell.

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 1940

Farmer

38%

Laborer

38%

Carpenter

25%

What Ragsdell family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 590 census records available for the last name Ragsdell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ragsdell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 7 immigration records available for the last name Ragsdell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

Military Records

There are 166 military records available for the last name Ragsdell. For the veterans among your Ragsdell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Ragsdell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Ragsdell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ragsdell in 1967 was 60, and 90 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ragsdell 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.