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Zago Family History

Zago Surname Meaning

Italian: nickname from archaic and dialect zago ‘deacon’ also ‘sacristan’ from Latin diaconus.

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


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Where is the Zago family from?

You can see how Zago families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zago family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zago families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Zago families living in Massachusetts. This was about 80% of all the recorded Zago's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Zago families in 1880.
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What did your Zago ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zago. 100% of Zago men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Zago women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 612 census records available for the last name Zago. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zago 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 638 immigration records available for the last name Zago. 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 100 military records available for the last name Zago. For the veterans among your Zago ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zago lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Zago life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zago in 1963 was 76, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zago 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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