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Hangas Family History

Hangas 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: Kangas, Mangas, Hanas, Hanna, Mangan, Hang, Haas, Haga, Panas, Hans

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Where is the Hangas family from?

You can see how Hangas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hangas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hangas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hangas family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Hangas's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Hangas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hangas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Hangas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hangas 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Hangas. 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 10 military records available for the last name Hangas. For the veterans among your Hangas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hangas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Hangas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hangas in 1964 was 77, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hangas 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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