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Kangos Family History

Kangos 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: Kangas, Kang, Kano, Kakos, Frangos, Santos, Angus, Kantor, Banos

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Where is the Kangos family from?

You can see how Kangos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kangos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kangos family living in Colorado. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kangos's in USA. Colorado and 2 other states had the highest population of Kangos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kangos 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 Kangos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kangos. 39% of Kangos men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kangos women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kangos were Machinist and Trained Nurse.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Trained Nurse
    50%

What Kangos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Kangos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kangos 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Kangos. 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 18 military records available for the last name Kangos. For the veterans among your Kangos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kangos lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Kangos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Kangos in 1967 was 89, and 75 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kangos 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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