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Engelbach Family History

Engelbach 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: Sendelbach, Hengesbach, Gengenbach, Lingelbach, Engelbart, Engelbert

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Where is the Engelbach family from?

You can see how Engelbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engelbach family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Engelbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Engelbach families living in Surrey. This was about 42% of all the recorded Engelbach's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Engelbach families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engelbach 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 Engelbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Engelbach. 72% of Engelbach women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Private Means
    29%

What Engelbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Engelbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engelbach 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 695 immigration records available for the last name Engelbach. 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 395 military records available for the last name Engelbach. For the veterans among your Engelbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engelbach lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Engelbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Engelbach in 1962 was 72, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Engelbach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engelbach 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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