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Bangor Family History

Bangor 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: Bango, Bator, Banton, Badger, Sanger, Banker, Manger, Ranger, Ganger

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Where is the Bangor family from?

You can see how Bangor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bangor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bangor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bangor family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bangor's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Bangor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bangor 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 Bangor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bangor. 78% of Bangor men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    78%
  • Watchman
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bangor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bangor 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Bangor. 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 863 military records available for the last name Bangor. For the veterans among your Bangor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bangor lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Bangor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bangor in 1967 was 72, and 83 in 2004.

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