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Graga Family History

Graga 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: Fraga, Gragg, Braga, Grana, Graca, Grala, Grega, Grage, Graf, Gray

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Where is the Graga family from?

You can see how Graga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Graga families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Graga's in USA. New York had the highest population of Graga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Graga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Graga. 100% of Graga 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Graga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graga 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Graga. 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 4 military records available for the last name Graga. For the veterans among your Graga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graga lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2001, in the United States, Graga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Graga in 1996 was 83, and 77 in 2001.

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