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Wangan Family History

Wangan 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: Mangan, Langan, Wangen, Wang, Fagan, Mannan, Warman, Pagan, Mangano

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Where is the Wangan family from?

You can see how Wangan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wangan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wangan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Wangan families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wangan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wangan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wangan 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 Wangan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wangan. 100% of Wangan men worked as a Farm Operator and 50% of Wangan women worked as a Telephone Operator.

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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

  • Farm Operator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Wangan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Wangan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wangan 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Wangan. 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 26 military records available for the last name Wangan. For the veterans among your Wangan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wangan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1974, in the United States, Wangan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Wangan in 1962 was 74, and 61 in 1974.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wangan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wangan 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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