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Shraga Family History

Shraga 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: Schrage, Haga, Straka, Fraga, Scragg, Braga, Strada, Shaia, Strama

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Where is the Shraga family from?

You can see how Shraga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shraga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shraga family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Shraga's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Shraga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shraga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shraga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shraga. 100% of Shraga men worked as a Helper.

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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

  • Helper
    100%

What Shraga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Shraga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shraga 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Shraga. 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 43 military records available for the last name Shraga. For the veterans among your Shraga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shraga lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Shraga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shraga in 1964 was 81, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shraga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shraga 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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