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Engebregtsen Family History

Engebregtsen 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: Engebretsen, Ingebretsen, Engebretson, Ingebretson, Eggebraaten

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Where is the Engebregtsen family from?

You can see how Engebregtsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engebregtsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Engebregtsen family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Engebregtsen's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Engebregtsen families in 1920.
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What Engebregtsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Engebregtsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engebregtsen 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Engebregtsen. 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 17 military records available for the last name Engebregtsen. For the veterans among your Engebregtsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engebregtsen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Engebregtsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Engebregtsen in 1963 was 62, and 17 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engebregtsen 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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