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Sparago Family History

Sparago 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, Sparano, Sparaco, Sparacio, Paramo, Farago, Spadaro, Scarano

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Where is the Sparago family from?

You can see how Sparago families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sparago family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Sparago families living in New York. This was about 88% of all the recorded Sparago's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sparago families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sparago surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sparago ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sparago. 100% of Sparago men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Sparago. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sparago 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Sparago. 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 28 military records available for the last name Sparago. For the veterans among your Sparago ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sparago lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Sparago life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sparago in 1968 was 56, and 84 in 2003.

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