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Hange Family History

Hange 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: Gange, Hang, Hance, Hanke, Hauge, Range, Hage, Hanger, Hanse, Hagge

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Where is the Hange family from?

You can see how Hange families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hange family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hange families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Hange families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hange's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hange families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hange 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 Hange ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Practical Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hange. 36% of Hange men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Hange women worked as a Practical Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hange were Truck Driver and Proprietor.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Practical Nurse
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%

What Hange family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hange. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hange 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hange. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hange. For the veterans among your Hange ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hange lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hange life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Hange in 1958 was 22, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hange

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hange 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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