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Engstfeld Family History

Engstfeld 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: Engstrand, Nietfeld, Engel, Anstead, Hosfeld, Westfield, Langenfeld

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Where is the Engstfeld family from?

You can see how Engstfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engstfeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Engstfeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Engstfeld families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Engstfeld's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Engstfeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engstfeld 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 Engstfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Engstfeld. 100% of Engstfeld men worked as a Weaver.

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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

  • Weaver
    100%

What Engstfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Engstfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engstfeld 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Engstfeld. 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 145 military records available for the last name Engstfeld. For the veterans among your Engstfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engstfeld lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Engstfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Engstfeld in 1969 was 51, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Engstfeld

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engstfeld 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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