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Engholm Family History

Engholm Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements eng a variant of äng ‘meadow’ (possibly from a placename)+ holm ‘small island’.

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


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Where is the Engholm family from?

You can see how Engholm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engholm family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Engholm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Engholm families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Engholm's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Engholm families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engholm 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 Engholm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Engholm. 31% of Engholm men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Engholm women worked as a Beauty Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Engholm were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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

  • Salesman
    31%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Engholm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Engholm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engholm 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 915 immigration records available for the last name Engholm. 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 581 military records available for the last name Engholm. For the veterans among your Engholm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engholm lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Engholm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Engholm in 1962 was 73, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engholm 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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