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Hangler Family History

Hangler 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: Hagler, Hanger, Dangler, Handler, Haigler, Wangler, Hansler, Hanley

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Where is the Hangler family from?

You can see how Hangler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hangler family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hangler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 3 Hangler families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hangler's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Hangler families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hangler 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 Hangler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hangler. 50% of Hangler men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Hangler women worked as a Saleswoman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%

What Hangler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Hangler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hangler 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Hangler. 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 25 military records available for the last name Hangler. For the veterans among your Hangler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hangler lifespan?

Average Hangler life expectancy in 1974 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hangler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hangler 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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