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Anghel Family History

Anghel Surname Meaning

Romanian: from the personal name Anghel (Greek Angelos Latin Angelus) meaning ‘angel’ (compare Angel).

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


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You can see how Anghel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anghel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Anghel family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Anghel's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Anghel families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Anghel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anghel 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Anghel. 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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There are 31 military records available for the last name Anghel. For the veterans among your Anghel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anghel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Anghel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Anghel in 1960 was 41, and 60 in 2004.

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