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Hangge Family History

Hangge 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: Hagge, Gange, Hang, Hagg, Hegge, Bagge, Hance, Harnage, Hanke, Hauge

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Where is the Hangge family from?

You can see how Hangge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hangge family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hangge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Hangge families living in Minnesota. This was about 35% of all the recorded Hangge's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hangge families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hangge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hangge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hangge. 60% of Hangge 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 289 census records available for the last name Hangge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hangge 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Hangge. 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 157 military records available for the last name Hangge. For the veterans among your Hangge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hangge lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Hangge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hangge in 1968 was 39, and 88 in 2002.

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