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Englebright Family History

Englebright Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Engelbrecht. English: variant of Engelbert a cognate of German Engelbrecht.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Englebright family from?

You can see how Englebright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Englebright family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Englebright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Englebright families living in Norfolk. This was about 57% of all the recorded Englebright's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Englebright families in 1891.
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What did your Englebright ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Englebright. 100% of Englebright women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 273 immigration records available for the last name Englebright. 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 219 military records available for the last name Englebright. For the veterans among your Englebright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Englebright lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Englebright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Englebright in 1961 was 45, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Englebright 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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