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Gragson Family History

Gragson 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: Gregson, Grigson, Grayson, Dragon, Branson, Aragon, Gratton, Ranson

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Where is the Gragson family from?

You can see how Gragson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gragson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gragson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 51 Gragson families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gragson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gragson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gragson 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 Gragson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gragson. 100% of Gragson 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gragson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gragson 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Gragson. 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 231 military records available for the last name Gragson. For the veterans among your Gragson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gragson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Gragson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gragson in 1962 was 53, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gragson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gragson 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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