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Engstler Family History

Engstler 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: Nestler, Entler, Engler, Nistler, Ostler, Fenster, Easter, Esther

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Where is the Engstler family from?

You can see how Engstler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engstler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Engstler families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Engstler families living in Minnesota. This was about 42% of all the recorded Engstler's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Engstler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engstler 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 Engstler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Engstler. 50% of Engstler men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Engstler women worked as an Assembler. Some less common occupations for Americans named Engstler were Electrician and Dressmaker.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Electrician
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    50%
  • Dressmaker
    50%

What Engstler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 596 census records available for the last name Engstler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engstler 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Engstler. 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 405 military records available for the last name Engstler. For the veterans among your Engstler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engstler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Engstler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Engstler in 1962 was 72, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Engstler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engstler 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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