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Sangl Family History

Sangl 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: Sang, Gangl, Stangl, Wang, Song, Yang, Kang, Tang, Pang, Fang

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Where is the Sangl family from?

You can see how Sangl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sangl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sangl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Sangl families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sangl's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sangl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sangl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sangl ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sangl ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Sangl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sangl 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Sangl. 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 270 military records available for the last name Sangl. For the veterans among your Sangl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sangl lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Sangl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sangl in 1966 was 77, and 77 in 2003.

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