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Montagano Name Meaning

Italian (Montàgano): habitational name from a place so called in Campobasso province (Molise).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Montano, Montesano, Montagna, Montanaro, Montagne, Montalbano

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Where is the Montagano family from?

You can see how Montagano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Montagano family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Montagano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Montagano families living in Massachusetts. This was about 16% of all the recorded Montagano's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Montagano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Montagano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Montagano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Montagano. 100% of Montagano 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 902 census records available for the last name Montagano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Montagano 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 457 immigration records available for the last name Montagano. 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 215 military records available for the last name Montagano. For the veterans among your Montagano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Montagano lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Montagano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Montagano in 1948 was 37, and 80 in 2004.

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