History of your Surname
Get access to Engelbert family records.Start a free trial

Engelbert Family History

Engelbert Name Meaning

German Dutch and English: from an ancient Germanic personal name composed of engel (see Engel ) + berht ‘bright famous’. The widespread popularity of the name in France during the Middle Ages was largely a result of the fact that it had been borne by a son-in-law of Charlemagne; in the Rhineland it was more often given in memory of a bishop of Cologne (1216–25) of this name who was martyred. This surname is also found in France (mainly Lorraine). In Britain it is very rare.

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


Similar surnames: Gilbert, Engelberg, Helbert, Elbert, Engelhardt, Seibert, Tolbert

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Engelbert family from?

You can see how Engelbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engelbert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Engelbert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Engelbert family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Engelbert's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Engelbert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engelbert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Engelbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Engelbert. 14% of Engelbert men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Engelbert women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Engelbert were Farmer and Clerk. .

View Census Data for Engelbert | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    25%
  • Typist
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Engelbert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Engelbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engelbert census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Engelbert

Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Engelbert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Engelbert immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Engelbert. For the veterans among your Engelbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Engelbert military records

You've only scratched the surface of Engelbert family history

Discover More

What is the average Engelbert lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Engelbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Engelbert in 1954 was 55, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Engelbert

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Engelbert family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Engelbert last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial