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Engeseth Family History

Engeseth 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: Espeseth, Nesseth, Greseth, Engesser, Nemeth, Langseth, Hedgepeth

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Where is the Engeseth family from?

You can see how Engeseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engeseth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Engeseth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Engeseth families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Engeseth's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Engeseth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engeseth 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 Engeseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Engeseth. 40% of Engeseth men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Engeseth women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Engeseth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 572 census records available for the last name Engeseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engeseth 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Engeseth. 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 52 military records available for the last name Engeseth. For the veterans among your Engeseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engeseth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Engeseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Engeseth in 1963 was 82, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Engeseth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engeseth 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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