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Engwis Family History

Engwis 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: English, Angwin, Enis, Inglis, Ennis, Endris, Engels, Engles, Dennis

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Where is the Engwis family from?

You can see how Engwis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engwis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Engwis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Engwis families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Engwis's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Engwis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engwis 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 64 census records available for the last name Engwis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engwis 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Engwis. 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 31 military records available for the last name Engwis. For the veterans among your Engwis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engwis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Engwis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Engwis in 1963 was 67, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engwis 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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