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Stange Name Meaning

German: variant of Stang . Norwegian: habitational name from the farm name Stange from Old Norse stǫng see Stang . — Note: The population figure published by the US Census Bureau does not distinguish between the surnames Stange and St. Ange .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Stang, Stangl, Stangel, Stanger, Sarge, Stanga, Stine, Stank, Stanke

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Where is the Stange family from?

You can see how Stange families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stange family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stange families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Stange family living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Stange's in USA. Ohio and 2 other states had the highest population of Stange families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stange surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stange ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stange. 23% of Stange men worked as a Farmer and 9% of Stange women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stange were Clerk and Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Waitress
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Stange. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stange 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Stange. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Stange. For the veterans among your Stange ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stange lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Stange life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Stange in 1953 was 42, and 73 in 2004.

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