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Engelbeck Family History

Engelbeck 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: Engelbert, Engelberg, Kennebeck, Engelby, Neubeck, Ellerbeck

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Where is the Engelbeck family from?

You can see how Engelbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engelbeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Engelbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Engelbeck families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Engelbeck's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Engelbeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engelbeck 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 196 census records available for the last name Engelbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engelbeck 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Engelbeck. 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 23 military records available for the last name Engelbeck. For the veterans among your Engelbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engelbeck lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Engelbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Engelbeck in 1971 was 67, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Engelbeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engelbeck 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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