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Engelbretsen Family History

Engelbretsen 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: Engebretsen, Ingebretsen, Engebretson, Ingebretson, Ingebritson

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Where is the Engelbretsen family from?

You can see how Engelbretsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engelbretsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Engelbretsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Engelbretsen family living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Engelbretsen's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Engelbretsen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Engelbretsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engelbretsen 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Engelbretsen. 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 Engelbretsen. For the veterans among your Engelbretsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engelbretsen lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1988, in the United States, Engelbretsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Engelbretsen in 1979 was 97, and 89 in 1988.

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