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Drago Name Meaning

Italian: nickname from drago ‘dragon’; or in some cases from a personal name a continuation of Latin Draco Draconis from draco ‘dragon’. This surname is also found in southern France. Variant of Dragoo a surname of French origin.

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


Similar surnames: Dragon, Dragos, Dragoo, Drake, Rago, Drage, Dagg, Dragan, Drach, Rigo

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Where is the Drago family from?

You can see how Drago families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drago family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Drago families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Drago families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Drago's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Drago families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drago surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drago ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drago. 21% of Drago men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Drago women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Drago were Farmer and Dressmaker. .

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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
    21%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • New Worker
    6%
  • Farmer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Dressmaker
    9%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Drago. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drago 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Drago. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Drago. For the veterans among your Drago ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drago lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Drago life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Drago in 1953 was 67, and 81 in 2004.

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