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Hangstefer Family History

Hangstefer 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: Sangster, Langstaff, Hanger, Angerer, Ganster, Gansemer, Fangmeier

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Where is the Hangstefer family from?

You can see how Hangstefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hangstefer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hangstefer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Hangstefer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hangstefer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hangstefer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hangstefer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hangstefer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hangstefer. 100% of Hangstefer men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Hangstefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hangstefer 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hangstefer. 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 14 military records available for the last name Hangstefer. For the veterans among your Hangstefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hangstefer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Hangstefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hangstefer in 1968 was 78, and 46 in 2000.

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