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Shragen Family History

Shragen 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: Shrager, Hagen, Schrage, Haagen, Skagen, Ragen, Sagen, Schrager

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Where is the Shragen family from?

You can see how Shragen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shragen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shragen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Shragen families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Shragen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Shragen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shragen 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 43 census records available for the last name Shragen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shragen 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Shragen. 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 Shragen. For the veterans among your Shragen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shragen lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1977, in the United States, Shragen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Shragen in 1974 was 71, and 86 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shragen 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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