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Jego Family History

Jego 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: Rego, Sego, Jago, Lego, Leo, Zeno, Diego, Deo, Mero, Gero

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Where is the Jego family from?

You can see how Jego families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jego family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jego families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Jego families living in Hampshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Jego's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Jego families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jego 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 134 census records available for the last name Jego. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jego 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Jego. 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 6 military records available for the last name Jego. For the veterans among your Jego ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jego lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1986, in the United States, Jego life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Jego in 1963 was 87, and 63 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jego 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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