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Engelen Family History

Engelen 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: Engelken, Engel, Engen, Engelson, Angeles, Engelby, Engelman, Engeman

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Where is the Engelen family from?

You can see how Engelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engelen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Engelen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Engelen families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Engelen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Engelen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engelen 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 Engelen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Engelen. 100% of Engelen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Engelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engelen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Engelen. 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 338 military records available for the last name Engelen. For the veterans among your Engelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engelen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Engelen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Engelen in 1965 was 69, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Engelen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engelen 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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