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Bangel Family History

Bangel Surname Meaning

German: probably a variant of Bang or a topographic name from a field name in the district of Lüneburg. Compare Bangle.

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


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Where is the Bangel family from?

You can see how Bangel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bangel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bangel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Bangel families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bangel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bangel families in 1911.
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What did your Bangel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bangel. 30% of Bangel 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    30%
  • Farm Operator
    20%
  • Stock Clerk
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bangel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bangel 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 318 immigration records available for the last name Bangel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 299 military records available for the last name Bangel. For the veterans among your Bangel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bangel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bangel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bangel in 1964 was 84, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bangel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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