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Bangley Family History

Bangley Name 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: Bagley, Langley, Bingley, Bangle, Angley, Badgley, Bailey, Manley

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Where is the Bangley family from?

You can see how Bangley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bangley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bangley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 8 Bangley families living in Virginia. This was about 73% of all the recorded Bangley's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Bangley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bangley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bangley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bangley. 100% of Bangley men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bangley women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 403 census records available for the last name Bangley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bangley 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Bangley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 46 military records available for the last name Bangley. For the veterans among your Bangley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bangley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Bangley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bangley in 1967 was 76, and 81 in 2004.

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