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Engwell Family History

Engwell Surname Meaning

Probably a variant of Engel (see Engall and Ingall) with -well hypercorrectly substituted for -el on the analogy of locative names.

In these cases, -el is a colloquial pronunciation of -well.

This phenomenon reflects the language's evolution and how names adapt over time.

Understanding these variations can provide insight into the cultural and linguistic influences at play.

Such transformations are common in the study of names and their origins.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Engwell family from?

You can see how Engwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Engwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Engwell families living in Essex. This was about 71% of all the recorded Engwell's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Engwell families in 1891.
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What did your Engwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Engwell. 82% of Engwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%
  • Kitchen Hand
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Engwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engwell 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Engwell. 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 77 military records available for the last name Engwell. For the veterans among your Engwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engwell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Engwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Engwell in 1969 was 83, and 78 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Engwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engwell 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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