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Hangen Family History

Hangen Surname Meaning

German: variant of Hanken.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hangen family from?

You can see how Hangen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hangen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hangen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Hangen families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hangen's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Hangen families in 1891.
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What did your Hangen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hangen. 36% of Hangen men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Hangen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hangen were Carpenter and Maid.

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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
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Maid
    9%

What Hangen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Hangen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hangen 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Hangen. 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 Hangen. For the veterans among your Hangen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hangen lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Hangen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hangen in 1954 was 59, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hangen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hangen 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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