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Schraag Family History

Schraag 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: Schrag, Schaar, Schrage, Schaal, Schaap, Schaaf, Schratz, Schraub

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Where is the Schraag family from?

You can see how Schraag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schraag family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schraag families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Schraag families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schraag's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schraag families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schraag surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schraag ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schraag. 100% of Schraag 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 274 census records available for the last name Schraag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schraag 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Schraag. 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 116 military records available for the last name Schraag. For the veterans among your Schraag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schraag lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Schraag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schraag in 1964 was 66, and 93 in 2001.

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