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Shargo Family History

Shargo 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: Spargo, Shawgo, Shao, Sharp, Sharaf, Haro, Argo, Sharif, Sarlo, Margo

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Where is the Shargo family from?

You can see how Shargo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shargo family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Shargo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Shargo families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shargo's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Shargo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shargo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shargo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Partner and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shargo. 20% of Shargo men worked as a Partner and 100% of Shargo women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Partner
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Coal Miner
    20%
  • Machine Operator
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Shargo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shargo 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 Shargo. 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 38 military records available for the last name Shargo. For the veterans among your Shargo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shargo lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Shargo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Shargo in 1964 was 76, and 83 in 2004.

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