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Engweiler Family History

Engweiler 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: Enzweiler, Emswiler, Weiler, Detweiler, Geiler, Engesser, Osweiler

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Where is the Engweiler family from?

You can see how Engweiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engweiler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Engweiler families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Engweiler families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Engweiler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Engweiler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Engweiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engweiler 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Engweiler. 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 71 military records available for the last name Engweiler. For the veterans among your Engweiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engweiler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Engweiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Engweiler in 1966 was 72, and 54 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engweiler 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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