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Bangsund Family History

Bangsund 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: Backlund, Haglund, Langland, Hagglund, Berglund, Englund, Bankson

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Where is the Bangsund family from?

You can see how Bangsund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bangsund family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bangsund families living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Bangsund's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Bangsund families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bangsund 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 Bangsund ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bangsund. 67% of Bangsund men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Fisherman
    34%

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Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Bangsund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bangsund 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Bangsund. 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 53 military records available for the last name Bangsund. For the veterans among your Bangsund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bangsund lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Bangsund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bangsund in 1964 was 85, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bangsund 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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