This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Engil family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Engil Family History

Engil 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: Engel, Angel, Eng, Mengel, Hengel, Engen, Enger, Bengel, Wengel, Nail

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Engil family from?

You can see how Engil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engil family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Engil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Engil families living in Connecticut. This was about 38% of all the recorded Engil's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Engil families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Engil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm was the top reported job for people in the USA named Engil. 100% of Engil men worked as a Farm.

View Census Data for Engil | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm
    100%

What Engil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Engil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engil census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Engil

Passenger Lists

There are 28 immigration records available for the last name Engil. 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.

View all Engil immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Engil. For the veterans among your Engil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Engil military records

You've only scratched the surface of Engil family history

Discover More

What is the average Engil lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engil 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Engil

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Engil family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial