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Cartago Family History

Cartago 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: Castano, Catano, Carcamo, Farago, Cargo, Careaga, Caetano, Carta

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Where is the Cartago family from?

You can see how Cartago families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cartago family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cartago family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Cartago's in USA. California had the highest population of Cartago families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cartago surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cartago ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cartago. 100% of Cartago women worked as a Cook. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Cartago. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cartago 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Cartago. 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 22 military records available for the last name Cartago. For the veterans among your Cartago ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cartago lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Cartago life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cartago in 1958 was 57, and 73 in 2004.

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