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Engwold Family History

Engwold 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: Ingold, Engholm, Engwall, Gold, Engel, Mangold, Ewald, Wold, Newbold

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Where is the Engwold family from?

You can see how Engwold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engwold family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Engwold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Engwold family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Engwold's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Engwold families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engwold 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 29 census records available for the last name Engwold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engwold 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Engwold. 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 2 military records available for the last name Engwold. For the veterans among your Engwold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engwold lifespan?

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