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Jago Family History

Jago Surname Meaning

Cornish: from a Cornish form of the Middle English personal name Jakke (see Jack).

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


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Where is the Jago family from?

You can see how Jago families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jago family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jago families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 371 Jago families living in Cornwall. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jago's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Jago families in 1891.
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What did your Jago ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jago. 12% of Jago men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Jago women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jago were Postman and Housewife.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Farmer
    4%
  • Postman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Jago. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jago 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Jago. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Jago. For the veterans among your Jago ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jago lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Jago life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jago in 1964 was 75, and 101 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jago 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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