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Engelbertson Family History

Engelbertson 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: Engelbert, Gilbertson, Engebretson, Albertson, Engelson, Eilertson

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Where is the Engelbertson family from?

You can see how Engelbertson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engelbertson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Engelbertson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Engelbertson families living in Wisconsin. This was about 78% of all the recorded Engelbertson's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Engelbertson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Engelbertson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engelbertson 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Engelbertson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Engelbertson. For the veterans among your Engelbertson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engelbertson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Engelbertson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Engelbertson in 1963 was 74, and 95 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engelbertson 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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