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Engbrecht Family History

Engbrecht Surname Meaning

German: variant of Engelbert.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Engbrecht family from?

You can see how Engbrecht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engbrecht family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Engbrecht families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Engbrecht families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Engbrecht's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Engbrecht families in 1880.
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What did your Engbrecht ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Engbrecht. 27% of Engbrecht men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Engbrecht women worked as an Office Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Tinning
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    100%

What Engbrecht family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Engbrecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engbrecht 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Engbrecht. 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 134 military records available for the last name Engbrecht. For the veterans among your Engbrecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engbrecht lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Engbrecht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Engbrecht in 1963 was 87, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engbrecht 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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