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Engeham Family History

Engeham Surname Meaning

see Gain and Ingham.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Engeham family from?

You can see how Engeham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engeham family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Engeham families living in London. This was about 97% of all the recorded Engeham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Engeham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engeham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Engeham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Electrician and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Engeham. 100% of Engeham men worked as an Electrician and 100% of Engeham 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Electrician
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Engeham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engeham 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Engeham. 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 Engeham. For the veterans among your Engeham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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