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Cango Family History

Cango 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: Canto, Cano, Mango, Lango, Bango, Cargo, Congo, Cange, Tango, Wang

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Where is the Cango family from?

You can see how Cango families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cango family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Cango families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Cango family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cango's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cango families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cango 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 Cango. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cango 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 Cango. 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 Cango. For the veterans among your Cango ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cango lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1990, in the United States, Cango life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Cango in 1988 was 79, and 85 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cango

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cango 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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