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Dago Family History

Dago 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: Dagg, Dano, Dugo, Lago, Drago, Fago, Gago, Vago, Dato, Rago

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Where is the Dago family from?

You can see how Dago families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dago family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dago families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Dago families living in Michigan. This was about 36% of all the recorded Dago's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Dago families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dago surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dago ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dago. 100% of Dago men 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 722 census records available for the last name Dago. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dago 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 443 immigration records available for the last name Dago. 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 207 military records available for the last name Dago. For the veterans among your Dago ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dago lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Dago life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dago in 1969 was 66, and 86 in 2003.

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