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Engilman Family History

Engilman 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: Engelman, Engelsman, Engelmann, Engman, Engeman, Gilman, Engleman

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Where is the Engilman family from?

You can see how Engilman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engilman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Engilman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Engilman families living in Kentucky. This was about 80% of all the recorded Engilman's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Engilman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engilman 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 86 census records available for the last name Engilman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engilman 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 Engilman. 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 28 military records available for the last name Engilman. For the veterans among your Engilman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engilman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Engilman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Engilman in 1962 was 73, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engilman 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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