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Engfehr Family History

Engfehr 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: Engfer, Enger, Engler, Engel, Eigner, Egger, Ingber, Eger, Denger

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Where is the Engfehr family from?

You can see how Engfehr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engfehr family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Engfehr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Engfehr family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Engfehr's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Engfehr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engfehr 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 Engfehr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engfehr 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Engfehr. 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 14 military records available for the last name Engfehr. For the veterans among your Engfehr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engfehr lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Engfehr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Engfehr in 1980 was 72, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engfehr 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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