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Hangus Family History

Hangus 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: Angus, Hanus, Mangus, Hargus, Hang, Kangas, Hans, Hanger, Haus

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Where is the Hangus family from?

You can see how Hangus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hangus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hangus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hangus family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hangus's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hangus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hangus 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 91 census records available for the last name Hangus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hangus 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hangus. 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 11 military records available for the last name Hangus. For the veterans among your Hangus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hangus lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hangus 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 Hangus

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