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Kangman Family History

Kangman Surname 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: Fangman, Langman, Kingman, Kalman, Kinman, Karman, Mangan, Kangas

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Where is the Kangman family from?

You can see how Kangman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kangman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kangman families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kangman family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kangman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kangman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kangman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Kangman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kangman 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Kangman. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kangman. For the veterans among your Kangman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kangman lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1982, in the United States, Kangman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kangman in 1972 was 74, and 78 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kangman 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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