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Wragge Family History

Wragge Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wragg. German: variant of Wrage.

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


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Where is the Wragge family from?

You can see how Wragge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wragge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wragge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Wragge families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Wragge's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wragge families in 1891.
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What did your Wragge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wragge. 100% of Wragge men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Wragge 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • School Teacher
    10%
  • Office Cleaner
    7%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wragge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wragge 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 Wragge. 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 350 military records available for the last name Wragge. For the veterans among your Wragge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wragge lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Wragge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wragge in 1964 was 73, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wragge 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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