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Engist Family History

Engist 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, Angst, Hengst, Enis, Ennis, Engquist, Enquist, Enciso

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Where is the Engist family from?

You can see how Engist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engist family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Engist families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Engist's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Engist families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engist surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Engist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker and Baker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Engist. 100% of Engist men worked as a Baker and 100% of Engist women worked as a Baker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Baker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Baker
    100%

What Engist family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Engist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engist 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Engist. 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 12 military records available for the last name Engist. For the veterans among your Engist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engist lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Engist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Engist in 1970 was 65, and 80 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Engist

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engist 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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