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Engelfinger Family History

Engelfinger 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: Engeldinger, Gelsinger, Heffelfinger, Gettelfinger, Engelking

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Where is the Engelfinger family from?

You can see how Engelfinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engelfinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Engelfinger family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Engelfinger's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Engelfinger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engelfinger 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 12 census records available for the last name Engelfinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engelfinger 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Engelfinger. 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 5 military records available for the last name Engelfinger. For the veterans among your Engelfinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engelfinger lifespan?

Average Engelfinger life expectancy in 1963 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engelfinger 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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