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Lugano Family History

Lugano 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: Lujano, Nagano, Logan, Turano, Lugar, Lugo, Luciano, Lagana, Legato

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Where is the Lugano family from?

You can see how Lugano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lugano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lugano family living in Kansas. This was about 25% of all the recorded Lugano's in USA. Kansas and 3 other states had the highest population of Lugano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lugano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lugano ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 361 census records available for the last name Lugano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lugano 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Lugano. 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 54 military records available for the last name Lugano. For the veterans among your Lugano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lugano lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Lugano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lugano in 1955 was 50, and 87 in 2003.

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