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Wragge Name Meaning

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

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


Similar surnames: Drage, Tagge, Prigge, Hagge, Ragle, Gragg, Craggs, Wragg, Rape, Wrege

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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 1911 there were 6 Wragge families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Wragge's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wragge families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wragge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wragge ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Thresher was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wragge. 100% of Wragge men worked as a Thresher. .

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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 1921

  • Thresher
    100%
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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 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 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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