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Engels Family History

Engels Surname Meaning

German Dutch and Flemish: patronymic from Engel This surname is also found in France (Nord Alsace and Lorraine).

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


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Where is the Engels family from?

You can see how Engels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engels family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Engels families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Engels families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Engels's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Engels families in 1891.
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What did your Engels ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Engels. 50% of Engels 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
    50%
  • Private Means
    50%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Engels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engels 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 Engels. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Engels. For the veterans among your Engels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engels lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Engels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Engels in 1948 was 67, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engels 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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