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Engson Family History

Engson 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: Benson, Elson, Anson, Engen, Engelson, Ensor, Denison, Enerson

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Where is the Engson family from?

You can see how Engson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Engson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Engson family living in Georgia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Engson's in USA. Georgia and 2 other states had the highest population of Engson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engson 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 97 census records available for the last name Engson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engson 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Engson. 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 military records available for the last name Engson. For the veterans among your Engson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engson lifespan?

Average Engson life expectancy in 1978 was 98 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engson 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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