This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Engine family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Engine Family History

Engine 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: Eugene, Exline, Engen, Enge, Henline, Entin, Nine, Ensing, Elgin

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Engine family from?

You can see how Engine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engine family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Engine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Engine families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Engine's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Engine families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Engine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Engine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engine census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Engine

Passenger Lists

There are 45 immigration records available for the last name Engine. 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.

View all Engine immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 181 military records available for the last name Engine. For the veterans among your Engine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Engine military records

You've only scratched the surface of Engine family history

Discover More

What is the average Engine lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Engine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Engine in 1968 was 46, and 49 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Engine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engine 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Engine family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial