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Bragga Family History

Bragga Name 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: Bragg, Braga, Braggs, Brager, Bagge, Brogna, Fraga, Branca, Branda

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Where is the Bragga family from?

You can see how Bragga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bragga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Bragga families living in Massachusetts. This was about 88% of all the recorded Bragga's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Bragga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bragga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bragga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bragga. 45% of Bragga men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Driver
    23%
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Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Bragga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bragga 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Bragga. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 71 military records available for the last name Bragga. For the veterans among your Bragga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bragga lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Bragga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bragga in 1961 was 49, and 71 in 2003.

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