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Zgraggen Family History

Zgraggen 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: Grange, Graven, Granger, Craigen, Gragg, Ragen, Gagen, Aggen, Graden

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Where is the Zgraggen family from?

You can see how Zgraggen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zgraggen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Zgraggen families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zgraggen's in USA. California had the highest population of Zgraggen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zgraggen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zgraggen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zgraggen. 50% of Zgraggen 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
    50%
  • Driver
    50%
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Zgraggen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zgraggen 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Zgraggen. 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 41 military records available for the last name Zgraggen. For the veterans among your Zgraggen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zgraggen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Zgraggen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Zgraggen in 1965 was 82, and 92 in 2002.

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