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Engell Family History

Engell Surname Meaning

North German and Danish: variant of Engel.

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


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Where is the Engell family from?

You can see how Engell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Engell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Engell families living in Essex. This was about 75% of all the recorded Engell's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Engell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engell 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 Engell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Engell. 100% of Engell 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%

What Engell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Engell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engell 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 622 immigration records available for the last name Engell. 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 382 military records available for the last name Engell. For the veterans among your Engell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engell lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Engell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Engell in 1953 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Engell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engell 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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