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Engstom Family History

Engstom 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: Engstrom, Enstrom, Engblom, Bengston, Easton, Nestor, Elston

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Where is the Engstom family from?

You can see how Engstom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engstom family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Engstom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Engstom family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Engstom's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Engstom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engstom 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 105 census records available for the last name Engstom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engstom 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Engstom. 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 11 military records available for the last name Engstom. For the veterans among your Engstom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engstom lifespan?

Between 1946 and 1984, in the United States, Engstom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Engstom in 1946 was 34, and 69 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Engstom

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engstom 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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