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Gragg Name Meaning

English: variant of Gregg and possibly also of Cragg .

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


Similar surnames: Grogg, Bragg, Cragg, Dagg, Grau, Gram, Grad, Grass, Gray, Grahn

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Where is the Gragg family from?

You can see how Gragg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gragg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gragg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 23 Gragg families living in Ontario. This was about 37% of all the recorded Gragg's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gragg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gragg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gragg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gragg. 25% of Gragg men worked as a Farmer and 8% of Gragg women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gragg were Truck Driver and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    8%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Waitress
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Gragg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gragg 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 Gragg. 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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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Gragg. For the veterans among your Gragg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gragg lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Gragg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gragg in 1942 was 41, and 75 in 2004.

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