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Nago Family History

Nago 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: Nagi, Nagao, Nagy, Naso, Lago, Fago, Gago, Vago, Naro, Rago

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Where is the Nago family from?

You can see how Nago families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nago family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nago families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Nago families living in Louisiana. This was about 44% of all the recorded Nago's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Nago families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nago surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nago ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nago. 60% of Nago men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nago women worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Nago. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nago 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Nago. 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 513 military records available for the last name Nago. For the veterans among your Nago ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nago lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Nago life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Nago in 1971 was 83, and 88 in 2003.

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