Ragston Family History

Ragston Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Ralston, Royston, Easton, Alston, Ruston, Rolston, Harston, Aston, Hogston, Rampton

943 record(s) for Ragston

650	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
42	Military Records
3	Immigration Records
178	Census and Voter Lists
70	Member Trees

Where is the Ragston family from?

You can see how Ragston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ragston family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ragston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ragston families living in Texas. This was about 70% of all the recorded Ragston's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Ragston families in 1880.

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

What did your Ragston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ragston.

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

Laborer

100%

What Ragston family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 178 census records available for the last name Ragston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ragston census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Ragston. 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 42 military records available for the last name Ragston. For the veterans among your Ragston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Ragston lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Ragston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ragston in 1946 was 42, and 91 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ragston 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.