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Englan Family History

Englan 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: England, Engman, Ingman, Engen, Tengan, Nolan, Engelman, Engram

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Where is the Englan family from?

You can see how Englan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Englan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Englan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Englan family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Englan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Englan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Englan 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 Englan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Englan. 50% of Englan men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Englan women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Englan were Manager and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Manager
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Englan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 663 census records available for the last name Englan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Englan 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Englan. 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 406 military records available for the last name Englan. For the veterans among your Englan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Englan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Englan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Englan in 1965 was 83, and 80 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Englan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Englan 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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