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Engin Family History

Engin 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: Engen, Entin, Elgin, Edgin, Engel, Eng, Edwin, Bergin, Unwin, Elkin

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Where is the Engin family from?

You can see how Engin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Engin families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 7 Engin families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Engin's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Engin families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engin 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 138 census records available for the last name Engin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engin 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Engin. 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 9 military records available for the last name Engin. For the veterans among your Engin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engin lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1997, in the United States, Engin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Engin in 1989 was 74, and 54 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engin 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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