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Engeldahl Family History

Engeldahl 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: Engdahl, Underdahl, Meldahl, Engelmann, Engelman, Engelland

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Where is the Engeldahl family from?

You can see how Engeldahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engeldahl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Engeldahl family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Engeldahl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Engeldahl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engeldahl 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 35 census records available for the last name Engeldahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engeldahl 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 Engeldahl. 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 6 military records available for the last name Engeldahl. For the veterans among your Engeldahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engeldahl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Engeldahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Engeldahl in 1964 was 77, and 53 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engeldahl 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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