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Whanger Family History

Whanger 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: Hanger, Wanger, Stanger, Wander, Hager, Pranger, Hunger, Sanger

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Where is the Whanger family from?

You can see how Whanger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whanger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Whanger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Whanger families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Whanger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Whanger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whanger 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 Whanger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whanger. 46% of Whanger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Whanger women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Whanger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 630 census records available for the last name Whanger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whanger 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Whanger. 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 117 military records available for the last name Whanger. For the veterans among your Whanger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whanger lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Whanger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Whanger in 1952 was 63, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whanger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whanger 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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