The Csangos people had historically been an rural and agricultural people, raising stock like sheep and cows and farmed crops such as corn, potatoes, and hemp. Before the Communist era and the collectivization efforts, the Csangos were structured in a traditional society until the introduction of civil code. Village elders were well respected and could be pointed out by their traditionally long hair and beards. Notably, some Csangos also participated in the 1907 Romanian Peasants' Revolt and fought on behalf of Romania in both world wars.