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Engfer Family History

Engfer Surname Meaning

North German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Ingofrid a compound of the personal name Ing + frid ‘peace’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Engfer family from?

You can see how Engfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engfer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Engfer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Engfer families living in Yorkshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Engfer's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Engfer families in 1891.
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What did your Engfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Engfer. 100% of Engfer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Engfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engfer 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Engfer. 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 310 military records available for the last name Engfer. For the veterans among your Engfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engfer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Engfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Engfer in 1958 was 39, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engfer 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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