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Hangston Family History

Hangston 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: Hingston, Langston, Haughton, Harston, Kingston, Hogston, Hanson

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Where is the Hangston family from?

You can see how Hangston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hangston family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Hangston family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hangston's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hangston families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hangston 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 Hangston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hangston. 60% of Hangston 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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Hangston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hangston 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hangston. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hangston. For the veterans among your Hangston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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