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Hangin Family History

Hangin 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: Hankin, Langin, Mangin, Hanlin, Hagin, Hangen, Hain, Hagen, Haskin

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Where is the Hangin family from?

You can see how Hangin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hangin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hangin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Hangin families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hangin's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Hangin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hangin 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 Hangin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hangin. 100% of Hangin men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Hangin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Hangin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hangin 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Hangin. 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 military records available for the last name Hangin. For the veterans among your Hangin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hangin lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1997, in the United States, Hangin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hangin in 1989 was 68, and 99 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hangin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hangin 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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