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Engkjer Family History

Engkjer 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, Engfer, Engler, Engel, Anker, Ecker, Eigner, Egger, Ingber

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Where is the Engkjer family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engkjer 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 Engkjer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Engkjer. 50% of Engkjer men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Engkjer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Engkjer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engkjer 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Engkjer. 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 6 military records available for the last name Engkjer. For the veterans among your Engkjer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engkjer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Engkjer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Engkjer in 1963 was 78, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engkjer 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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