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Engst Family History

Engst 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: Angst, Hengst, Engel, Eng, Ernest, East, Ernst, Engen, Nast, Enos

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Where is the Engst family from?

You can see how Engst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engst family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Engst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Engst families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Engst's in USA. New York had the highest population of Engst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engst 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 Engst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Engst. 34% of Engst men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Painter
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Engst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Engst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engst 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Engst. 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 141 military records available for the last name Engst. For the veterans among your Engst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engst lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Engst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Engst in 1957 was 58, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Engst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engst 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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