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Margano Family History

Margano 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: Mariano, Mangano, Marano, Gargano, Morgano, Marcano, Marzano, Marrano

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Where is the Margano family from?

You can see how Margano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Margano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Margano families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Margano's in USA. New York had the highest population of Margano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Margano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Margano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Margano. 54% of Margano men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Margano women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Margano were Farm Laborer and Packer.

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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
    54%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Banker
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    23%
  • Operator Sewing Machine
    23%
  • Packer
    23%

What Margano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Margano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Margano 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Margano. 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 26 military records available for the last name Margano. For the veterans among your Margano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Margano lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1993, in the United States, Margano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Margano in 1992 was 84, and 82 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Margano 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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