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Hanges Family History

Hanges 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: Hanger, Hankes, Manges, Hannes, Hanes, Hangen, Hayes, Hagen, Gange

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Where is the Hanges family from?

You can see how Hanges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanges family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanges families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Hanges families living in Lancashire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Hanges's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hanges families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanges 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 Hanges ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hanges. 50% of Hanges men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hanges women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Florist
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Hanges family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hanges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanges 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Hanges. 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 144 military records available for the last name Hanges. For the veterans among your Hanges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanges lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hanges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hanges in 1963 was 70, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanges

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanges 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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