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Vergano Family History

Vergano 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: Verano, Verran, Vergara, Varano, Gargano, Morgano, Bergan, Serrano

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Where is the Vergano family from?

You can see how Vergano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vergano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Vergano families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Vergano's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vergano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vergano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vergano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vergano. 34% of Vergano men worked as a Waiter and 50% of Vergano women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vergano were Longshoreman and Finisher. .

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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

  • Waiter
    34%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Longshoreman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Finisher
    50%
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What Vergano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 522 census records available for the last name Vergano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vergano 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Vergano. 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 79 military records available for the last name Vergano. For the veterans among your Vergano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vergano lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Vergano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Vergano in 1963 was 68, and 94 in 2003.

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