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Engelbaum Family History

Engelbaum 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: Engelbart, Engelbert, Engelby, Apfelbaum, Engelmann, Teitelbaum

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Where is the Engelbaum family from?

You can see how Engelbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engelbaum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Engelbaum family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Engelbaum's in USA. New York had the highest population of Engelbaum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engelbaum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Engelbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engelbaum 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Engelbaum. 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 Engelbaum. For the veterans among your Engelbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engelbaum lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1991, in the United States, Engelbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Engelbaum in 1978 was 71, and 83 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engelbaum 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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