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Schrago Family History

Schrago 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: Schrage, Schrag, Schratz, Schraub, Schrank, Scragg, Schramm, Schlag

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Where is the Schrago family from?

You can see how Schrago families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schrago family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Schrago families living in California. This was about 83% of all the recorded Schrago's in USA. California had the highest population of Schrago families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schrago surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schrago ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor and Wire Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schrago. 100% of Schrago men worked as a Tailor and 100% of Schrago women worked as a Wire Winder. .

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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

  • Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Wire Winder
    100%
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Schrago. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schrago 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Schrago. 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 30 military records available for the last name Schrago. For the veterans among your Schrago ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schrago lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Schrago life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schrago in 1967 was 55, and 95 in 1998.

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