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Hangs Family History

Hangs 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: Hang, Hans, Hanus, Hanis, Hanks, Hanas, Langs, Hands, Hanes, Bangs

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Where is the Hangs family from?

You can see how Hangs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hangs family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hangs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Hangs families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hangs's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Hangs families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hangs 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 Hangs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hangs. 40% of Hangs men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hangs women worked as a Secretary.

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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
    40%
  • Accountant
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Hangs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 978 census records available for the last name Hangs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hangs 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Hangs. 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 635 military records available for the last name Hangs. For the veterans among your Hangs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hangs lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hangs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hangs in 1966 was 63, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hangs 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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