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Engsser Family History

Engsser 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: Engesser, Nasser, Enger, Nesser, Esser, Nusser, Engfer, Enser, Engler

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Where is the Engsser family from?

You can see how Engsser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engsser family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Engsser families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Engsser family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Engsser's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Engsser families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Engsser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engsser 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Engsser. 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 2 military records available for the last name Engsser. For the veterans among your Engsser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engsser lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engsser 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Engsser

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