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Hangard Family History

Hangard 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: Haggard, Hansard, Hazard, Agard, Harvard, Bongard, Tankard, Wingard

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Where is the Hangard family from?

You can see how Hangard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hangard family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hangard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Hangard families living in Stirlingshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hangard's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Hangard families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hangard 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 Hangard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hangard. 60% of Hangard men worked as a Farm Laborer and 50% of Hangard women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hangard were Farmer and Waitress.

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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 Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Hangard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Hangard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hangard 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Hangard. 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 88 military records available for the last name Hangard. For the veterans among your Hangard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hangard lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Hangard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hangard in 1962 was 74, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hangard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hangard 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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