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Engelkes Family History

Engelkes Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: patronymic from Engelke.

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


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Where is the Engelkes family from?

You can see how Engelkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engelkes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Engelkes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Engelkes families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 78% of all the recorded Engelkes's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Engelkes families in 1880.
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What did your Engelkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Engelkes. 72% of Engelkes men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Engelkes women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    72%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Merchant
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Engelkes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 943 census records available for the last name Engelkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engelkes 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Engelkes. 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 220 military records available for the last name Engelkes. For the veterans among your Engelkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engelkes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Engelkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Engelkes in 1962 was 80, and 78 in 2004.

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