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Engelder Family History

Engelder 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, Gelder, Engesser, Engelberg, Engelke, Engelken, Engler

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Where is the Engelder family from?

You can see how Engelder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engelder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Engelder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Engelder families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Engelder's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Engelder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engelder 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 303 census records available for the last name Engelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engelder 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Engelder. 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 111 military records available for the last name Engelder. For the veterans among your Engelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engelder lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Engelder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Engelder in 1962 was 74, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engelder 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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