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Hangartner Surname Meaning

Swiss German (also Hangärtner): topographic name for an enclosed protected garden or wood from Middle High German hage ‘enclosure hedge’.

This term combines elements that reflect the geographical and cultural characteristics of the region.

The word hage signifies the concept of an enclosure or boundary, which is fundamental in defining spaces in nature.

Meanwhile, gartenære denotes a gardener or someone responsible for cultivating these spaces.

Together, they create a descriptive term that illustrates the interaction between humans and their environment in Swiss culture.

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


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You can see how Hangartner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hangartner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hangartner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hangartner family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hangartner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hangartner families in 1891.
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What did your Hangartner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hangartner. 32% of Hangartner 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
    32%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Mechanic
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%

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Passenger Lists

There are 291 immigration records available for the last name Hangartner. 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 246 military records available for the last name Hangartner. For the veterans among your Hangartner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hangartner lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hangartner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hangartner in 1959 was 41, and 83 in 2004.

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