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Englestad Family History

Englestad 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: Engelstad, Ellestad, Fuglestad, Hillestad, Eggleston, Kallestad

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Where is the Englestad family from?

You can see how Englestad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Englestad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Englestad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Englestad families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Englestad's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Englestad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Englestad 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 Englestad ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Englestad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Englestad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Englestad 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Englestad. 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 17 military records available for the last name Englestad. For the veterans among your Englestad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Englestad lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Englestad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Englestad in 1969 was 75, and 92 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Englestad

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Englestad 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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