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Engelhard Family History

Engelhard Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: variant of Engelhardt.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Engelhard family from?

You can see how Engelhard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engelhard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Engelhard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Engelhard families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Engelhard's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Engelhard families in 1891.
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What did your Engelhard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Pork Butcher Ass was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Engelhard. 100% of Engelhard men worked as a Pork Butcher Ass.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Pork Butcher Ass
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Engelhard. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Engelhard. For the veterans among your Engelhard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engelhard lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Engelhard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Engelhard in 1948 was 40, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engelhard 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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