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Engelland Family History

Engelland Surname Meaning

North German: ethnic name for someone from England or a nickname for someone with some other connection with England.

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


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Where is the Engelland family from?

You can see how Engelland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engelland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Engelland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Engelland family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Engelland's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Engelland families in 1891.
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What did your Engelland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Engelland. 100% of Engelland 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 Engelland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Engelland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engelland 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Engelland. 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 200 military records available for the last name Engelland. For the veterans among your Engelland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engelland lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Engelland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Engelland in 1967 was 86, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Engelland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engelland 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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