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Ange Family History

Ange Surname Meaning

English: shortened form of Ainger itself a variant of Angier. French and Channel Islands: from the French personal name Ange from ange ‘angel’ (see Angel) or a nickname from this word.

Compare Lange French (Angé): southern variant of Angier. American shortened (and altered) form of any of various Italian surnames beginning with Ange- or perhaps Angi- e.g. Angelini.

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


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Where is the Ange family from?

You can see how Ange families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ange family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ange families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Ange families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Ange's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ange families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ange 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 Ange ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ange. 34% of Ange men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Ange women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ange were Farm Laborer and Finisher.

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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
    34%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    28%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Operator
    14%
  • Finisher
    14%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Ange. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ange 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 885 immigration records available for the last name Ange. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ange. For the veterans among your Ange ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ange lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Ange life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ange in 1950 was 51, and 78 in 2004.

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