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Kangley Family History

Kangley 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: Langley, Angley, Kanaley, Manley, Hanley, Tingley, Wansley, Kandler

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Where is the Kangley family from?

You can see how Kangley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kangley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kangley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Kangley families living in Derbyshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Kangley's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Kangley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kangley 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 Kangley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kangley. 100% of Kangley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Kangley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 607 census records available for the last name Kangley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kangley 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Kangley. 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 109 military records available for the last name Kangley. For the veterans among your Kangley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kangley lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Kangley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kangley in 1969 was 76, and 55 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kangley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kangley 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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