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Engraim Family History

Engraim 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: Engram, Ephraim, Ingram, Ingham, Ingrao, Antrim, Grim, England, Gram

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Where is the Engraim family from?

You can see how Engraim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engraim family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Engraim family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Engraim's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Engraim families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Engraim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engraim 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Engraim. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Engraim. For the veterans among your Engraim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engraim lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1997, in the United States, Engraim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Engraim in 1976 was 57, and 74 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engraim 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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