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Engebrigtsen Family History

Engebrigtsen 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, Ingebritson, Ingebretsen, Engebretson, Eggebraaten

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Where is the Engebrigtsen family from?

You can see how Engebrigtsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engebrigtsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Engebrigtsen families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Engebrigtsen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Engebrigtsen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Engebrigtsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engebrigtsen 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Engebrigtsen. 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 5 military records available for the last name Engebrigtsen. For the veterans among your Engebrigtsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engebrigtsen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Engebrigtsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Engebrigtsen in 1963 was 71, and 77 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engebrigtsen 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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