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Hangholt Family History

Hangholt 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: Langholz, Mangold, Anhalt, Langhoff, Haught, Shanholtz, Van Hout

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Where is the Hangholt family from?

You can see how Hangholt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hangholt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hangholt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Hangholt families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hangholt's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hangholt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hangholt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Hangholt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hangholt 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Hangholt. 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 10 military records available for the last name Hangholt. For the veterans among your Hangholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hangholt lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1999, in the United States, Hangholt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hangholt in 1982 was 50, and 65 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hangholt 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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