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Mignano Name Meaning

Italian (southern): habitational name from Mignano Monte Lungo in Caserta province.

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


Similar surnames: Magnano, Marzano, Milano, Vigna, Mitrano, Mangano, Citrano, Mignone

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Where is the Mignano family from?

You can see how Mignano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mignano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Mignano families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Mignano's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mignano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mignano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mignano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mignano. 50% of Mignano men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mignano women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    50%
  • Cement Finisher
    25%
  • Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Mignano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 631 census records available for the last name Mignano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mignano 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 545 immigration records available for the last name Mignano. 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 188 military records available for the last name Mignano. For the veterans among your Mignano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mignano lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Mignano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mignano in 1949 was 57, and 67 in 2004.

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