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Hanager Family History

Hanager 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: Hanger, Hanauer, Henager, Hager, Hunger, Sanger, Manger, Ranger

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Where is the Hanager family from?

You can see how Hanager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanager family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanager families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hanager families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Hanager's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hanager families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Hanager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanager 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hanager. 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 military records available for the last name Hanager. For the veterans among your Hanager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanager lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanager 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanager

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