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Hangel Family History

Hangel 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, Hengel, Vangel, Handel, Hanger, Hansel, Langel, Hanzel

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Where is the Hangel family from?

You can see how Hangel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hangel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hangel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hangel families living in Minnesota. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hangel's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hangel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hangel 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 Hangel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hangel. 50% of Hangel men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Hangel women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Hangel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 520 census records available for the last name Hangel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hangel 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Hangel. 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 175 military records available for the last name Hangel. For the veterans among your Hangel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hangel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1991, in the United States, Hangel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Hangel in 1965 was 81, and 73 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hangel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hangel 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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