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Engelcke Family History

Engelcke 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: Engelke, Engelken, Engelkes, Engel, Engelson, Engelby, Angelle

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Where is the Engelcke family from?

You can see how Engelcke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engelcke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Engelcke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Engelcke families living in Iowa. This was about 60% of all the recorded Engelcke's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Engelcke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engelcke 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 Engelcke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Engelcke. 100% of Engelcke men worked as a Barber.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Barber
    100%

What Engelcke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Engelcke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engelcke 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Engelcke. 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 61 military records available for the last name Engelcke. For the veterans among your Engelcke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engelcke lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Engelcke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Engelcke in 1960 was 60, and 64 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Engelcke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engelcke 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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