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Engelfried Family History

Engelfried 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: Engelstad, Siegfried, Engelland, Unfried, Engelking, Seigfried

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Where is the Engelfried family from?

You can see how Engelfried families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engelfried family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Engelfried families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Engelfried families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Engelfried's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Engelfried families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engelfried 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 Engelfried ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Engelfried. 50% of Engelfried men worked as a Machinist and 43% of Engelfried women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Engelfried were Doctor and Housework.

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Doctor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Operator
    29%
  • Housework
    29%

What Engelfried family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Engelfried. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engelfried 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Engelfried. 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 112 military records available for the last name Engelfried. For the veterans among your Engelfried ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engelfried lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2001, in the United States, Engelfried life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Engelfried in 1953 was 52, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engelfried 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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