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Shrag Family History

Shrag Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Schrag, Shan, Shah, Sarah, Shaw, Haag, Shao, Schrage, Shad, Sheng

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Where is the Shrag family from?

You can see how Shrag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shrag family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shrag families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 83 Shrag families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 94% of all the recorded Shrag's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Shrag families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shrag surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Shrag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shrag 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Shrag. 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 3 military records available for the last name Shrag. For the veterans among your Shrag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shrag lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shrag 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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