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Engelsgjerd Family History

Engelsgjerd Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Engelbert, Engelstad, Engesser, Engelberg, Engelmeyer, Engelhard

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Where is the Engelsgjerd family from?

You can see how Engelsgjerd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engelsgjerd family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Engelsgjerd families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Engelsgjerd's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Engelsgjerd families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engelsgjerd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Engelsgjerd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engelsgjerd 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Engelsgjerd. 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 20 military records available for the last name Engelsgjerd. For the veterans among your Engelsgjerd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engelsgjerd lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Engelsgjerd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Engelsgjerd in 1973 was 76, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Engelsgjerd

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engelsgjerd 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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