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Engelbreth Family History

Engelbreth 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: Engelbrecht, Engelbert, Engelberg, Engelbart, Galbreth, Englerth

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Where is the Engelbreth family from?

You can see how Engelbreth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engelbreth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Engelbreth family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Engelbreth's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Engelbreth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engelbreth 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 73 census records available for the last name Engelbreth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engelbreth 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Engelbreth. 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 15 military records available for the last name Engelbreth. For the veterans among your Engelbreth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engelbreth lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1991, in the United States, Engelbreth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Engelbreth in 1974 was 91, and 84 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engelbreth 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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