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Engmann Family History

Engmann 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: Engman, Engemann, Ehmann, Ingman, Ehrmann, England, Bergmann

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Where is the Engmann family from?

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

In 1940, Farm Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Engmann. 100% of Engmann men worked as a Farm Labor.

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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

  • Farm Labor
    100%

What Engmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 513 census records available for the last name Engmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engmann 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Engmann. 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 522 military records available for the last name Engmann. For the veterans among your Engmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engmann lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Engmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Engmann in 1953 was 55, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Engmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engmann 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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