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Gargo Family History

Gargo 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: Argo, Garbo, Margo, Garg, Gago, Cargo, Garro, Largo, Wargo, Garno

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Where is the Gargo family from?

You can see how Gargo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gargo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gargo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Gargo families living in Wisconsin. This was about 68% of all the recorded Gargo's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gargo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gargo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gargo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gargo. 100% of Gargo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gargo women worked as a None.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    100%

What Gargo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Gargo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gargo 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Gargo. 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 45 military records available for the last name Gargo. For the veterans among your Gargo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gargo lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Gargo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gargo in 1966 was 66, and 73 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gargo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gargo 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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