Scragg Family History

Scragg Surname Meaning

English: from an Old Norse personal name Skragg related to Norwegian dialect skragg ‘shriveled wretched person’.

It signifies a person who may have experienced hardship or misfortune, reflected in the interpretation of the term.

The connection to Middle English scraggi implies a description of something that is rough or jagged.

This evolution of meaning illustrates how language transforms over time, adapting to cultural and social contexts.

Overall, the terms highlight a rich linguistic heritage intertwined with human experiences.

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

Similar surnames: Sprigg, Wragg, Stagg, Sprang, Scroggs, Bragg, Gragg, Schrage, Rygg, Schau

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1K	Military Records
1K	Immigration Records
14K	Census and Voter Lists
29K	Member Trees

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Where is the Scragg family from?

You can see how Scragg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scragg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Scragg families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 16 Scragg families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 41% of all the recorded Scragg's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Scragg families in 1911.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scragg 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 Scragg ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Scragg.

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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.

Farmer

56%

Labourer

45%

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Census Record

There are 14K census records available for the last name Scragg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scragg census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1K immigration records available for the last name Scragg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 1K military records available for the last name Scragg. For the veterans among your Scragg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scragg lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Scragg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Scragg in 1956 was 68, and 77 in 2004.

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Scragg Surname Meaning

English: from an Old Norse personal name Skragg related to Norwegian dialect skragg ‘shriveled wretched person’.

It signifies a person who may have experienced hardship or misfortune, reflected in the interpretation of the term.

The connection to Middle English scraggi implies a description of something that is rough or jagged.

This evolution of meaning illustrates how language transforms over time, adapting to cultural and social contexts.

Overall, the terms highlight a rich linguistic heritage intertwined with human experiences.

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

Where is the Scragg family from?

What did your Scragg ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Scragg.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

56%

Labourer

45%

What Scragg family records will you find?

What is the average Scragg lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Scragg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Scragg in 1956 was 68, and 77 in 2004.

Scragg Family History

Scragg Surname Meaning

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Scragg Surname Meaning

71,000 record(s) for Scragg

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Where is the Scragg family from?

What did your Scragg ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1921

What Scragg family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Scragg family history

What is the average Scragg lifespan?

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