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Sago Name Meaning

English (Suffolk): variant of Seago . Croatian (Šago): unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Lago, Sage, Sano, Salo, Lagos, Lage, Cano, Lazo, Vago, Sego

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Where is the Sago family from?

You can see how Sago families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sago family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sago families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Sago families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Sago's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Sago families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sago surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sago ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sago. 32% of Sago men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Sago women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sago were Farming and Maid. .

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    30%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Sago. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sago 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 507 immigration records available for the last name Sago. 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 642 military records available for the last name Sago. For the veterans among your Sago ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sago lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sago life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sago in 1962 was 70, and 74 in 2004.

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