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Cargano Family History

Cargano Surname 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: Gargano, Carano, Carrano, Mariano, Castano, Mangano, Carman, Nagano

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Where is the Cargano family from?

You can see how Cargano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cargano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cargano family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cargano's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Cargano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cargano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cargano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cargano 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cargano. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Cargano. For the veterans among your Cargano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cargano lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1968, in the United States, Cargano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Cargano in 1964 was 79, and 85 in 1968.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cargano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cargano ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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