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Engelmann Family History

Engelmann Surname Meaning

German: variant of Engel 1 with the addition of -mann ‘man’ sometimes denoting a pet form.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Engelman.

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


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Where is the Engelmann family from?

You can see how Engelmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engelmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Engelmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Engelmann families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Engelmann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Engelmann families in 1891.
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What did your Engelmann ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Engelmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engelmann 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Engelmann. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Engelmann. For the veterans among your Engelmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engelmann lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Engelmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Engelmann in 1951 was 65, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Engelmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engelmann 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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