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Engers Family History

Engers 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: Enger, Angers, Eggers, Engert, Enders, Engels, Engel, Egger, Egert

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Where is the Engers family from?

You can see how Engers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Engers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Engers families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Engers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Engers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engers 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 Engers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Engers. 100% of Engers 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Engers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engers 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 725 immigration records available for the last name Engers. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Engers. For the veterans among your Engers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engers lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Engers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Engers in 1963 was 65, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Engers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engers 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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