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Vago Name Meaning

Hungarian (Vágó): occupational name for a wood- or stonecutter or butcher from vágni ‘to cut’.

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


Similar surnames: Vayo, Bako, Varga, Lago, Fago, Vigo, Rago, Page, Vogt, Sago

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Where is the Vago family from?

You can see how Vago families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vago family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Vago families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Vago families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Vago's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vago families in 1891.
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What did your Vago ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vago. 40% of Vago men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    40%
  • Fisherman
    16%
  • Steel Worker
    12%
  • Co Partner
    8%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vago. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vago 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 815 immigration records available for the last name Vago. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 162 military records available for the last name Vago. For the veterans among your Vago ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vago lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Vago life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vago in 1959 was 46, and 89 in 2004.

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