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Engal Family History

Engal 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: Engel, Gal, Angel, Eng, Neal, Mengel, Ungar, Regal, Hengel, Dugal

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Where is the Engal family from?

You can see how Engal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Engal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Engal families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Engal's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Engal families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Engal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Engal. 42% of Engal men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Engal women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    42%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Fireman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Engal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Engal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engal 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Engal. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 149 military records available for the last name Engal. For the veterans among your Engal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engal lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1985, in the United States, Engal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Engal in 1970 was 75, and 85 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Engal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engal 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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