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Gangel Family History

Gangel Surname Meaning

German (Gängel): variant of Gangl.

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


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Where is the Gangel family from?

You can see how Gangel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gangel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gangel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Gangel families living in Ontario. This was about 90% of all the recorded Gangel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gangel families in 1911.
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What did your Gangel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gangel. 23% of Gangel men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Gangel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gangel were Owner and Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    23%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Furrier
    12%
  • Owner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • H
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gangel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gangel 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Gangel. 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 267 military records available for the last name Gangel. For the veterans among your Gangel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gangel lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Gangel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gangel in 1942 was 50, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gangel 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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