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Dangler Name Meaning

German: variant of Dengler . It is also found in France (Alsace).

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


Similar surnames: Daigler, Danger, Dingler, Ranger, Danner, Anger, Wanger, Dennler

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Where is the Dangler family from?

You can see how Dangler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dangler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dangler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Dangler families living in New Jersey. This was about 40% of all the recorded Dangler's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Dangler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dangler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dangler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dangler. 21% of Dangler men worked as a Laborer and 26% of Dangler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dangler were Salesman and Helper. .

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    26%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Waitress
    8%
  • Helper
    8%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Dangler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dangler 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 487 immigration records available for the last name Dangler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dangler. For the veterans among your Dangler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dangler lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Dangler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dangler in 1955 was 67, and 79 in 2004.

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