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Engness Family History

Engness 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: Rogness, Jenness, Langness, Henness, Magness, Engels, Anness, Ennes

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Where is the Engness family from?

You can see how Engness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engness family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Engness families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Engness's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Engness families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engness surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Engness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engness 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Engness. 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 3 military records available for the last name Engness. For the veterans among your Engness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engness lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Engness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Engness in 1968 was 73, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engness 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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