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Hangman Family History

Hangman 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: Hagman, Fangman, Langman, Hantman, Hansman, Hardman, Harman, Hayman

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Where is the Hangman family from?

You can see how Hangman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hangman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hangman families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Hangman families living in Kent. This was about 86% of all the recorded Hangman's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Hangman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hangman 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 290 census records available for the last name Hangman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hangman 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Hangman. 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 24 military records available for the last name Hangman. For the veterans among your Hangman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hangman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Hangman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hangman in 1965 was 52, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hangman 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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