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Engasser Family History

Engasser 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: Engesser, Elsasser, Nasser, Gasser, Easter, Englander, Strasser

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Where is the Engasser family from?

You can see how Engasser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engasser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Engasser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Engasser family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Engasser's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Engasser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engasser 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 Engasser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Embroidery were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Engasser. 28% of Engasser men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Engasser women worked as an Embroidery.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Electrician
    28%
  • Proprietor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Embroidery
    100%

What Engasser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 562 census records available for the last name Engasser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engasser 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Engasser. 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 95 military records available for the last name Engasser. For the veterans among your Engasser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engasser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Engasser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Engasser in 1963 was 75, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engasser 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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