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Engeldorf Family History

Engeldorf 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, Engelson, Angeloff, Langendorf, Endorf, Engelberg

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Where is the Engeldorf family from?

You can see how Engeldorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engeldorf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Engeldorf family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Engeldorf's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Engeldorf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engeldorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Engeldorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Engeldorf. 60% of Engeldorf men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Engeldorf women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Engeldorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Engeldorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engeldorf 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Engeldorf. 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 10 military records available for the last name Engeldorf. For the veterans among your Engeldorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engeldorf lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Engeldorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Engeldorf in 1965 was 74, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Engeldorf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engeldorf 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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