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Engnell Family History

Engnell 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: Engell, Engel, Fennell, Tennell, Bignell, Angell, Edgell, Engwall

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Where is the Engnell family from?

You can see how Engnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engnell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Engnell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Engnell families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Engnell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Engnell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engnell 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 Engnell ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%

What Engnell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Engnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engnell 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Engnell. 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 35 military records available for the last name Engnell. For the veterans among your Engnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engnell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Engnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Engnell in 1963 was 58, and 96 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engnell 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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