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Cangel Family History

Cangel 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: Angel, Mangel, Vangel, Cancel, Langel, Canuel, Cange, Rangel, Dangel

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Where is the Cangel family from?

You can see how Cangel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cangel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cangel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Cangel family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Cangel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cangel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cangel 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Cangel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cangel 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cangel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cangel. For the veterans among your Cangel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cangel lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1991, in the United States, Cangel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Cangel in 1980 was 60, and 54 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cangel 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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