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Wangen Family History

Wangen Surname Meaning

Norwegian: variant of Vangen.

German and possibly also Flemish: variant of German and Dutch Wang.

This surname is most common in Belgium especially in its German-speaking part in Wallonia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wangen family from?

You can see how Wangen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wangen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wangen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wangen family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wangen's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Wangen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wangen 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 Wangen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wangen. 100% of Wangen 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%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wangen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wangen 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 487 immigration records available for the last name Wangen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wangen. For the veterans among your Wangen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wangen lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Wangen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wangen in 1950 was 48, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wangen 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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