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Engisch Family History

Engisch 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: English, Eisch, Benisch, Enoch, Anguish, Gasch, Rensch, Esch, Fenrich

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Where is the Engisch family from?

You can see how Engisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engisch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Engisch families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Engisch families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Engisch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Engisch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engisch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Engisch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Engisch. 100% of Engisch 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%

What Engisch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 488 census records available for the last name Engisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engisch 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Engisch. 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 289 military records available for the last name Engisch. For the veterans among your Engisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engisch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Engisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Engisch in 1963 was 72, and 93 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engisch 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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