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Gragg Family History

Gragg Surname Meaning

English: variant of Gregg and possibly also of Cragg.

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


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Where is the Gragg family from?

You can see how Gragg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gragg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gragg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Gragg families living in Yorkshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Gragg's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gragg families in 1891.
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What did your Gragg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gragg. 60% of Gragg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Retired
    8%

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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Gragg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gragg 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gragg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Gragg. For the veterans among your Gragg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gragg lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Gragg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gragg in 1942 was 41, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gragg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gragg 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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