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Engl Family History

Engl 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, Eng, Enge, Engh, Engle, Feng, Meng, Angel, Teng, Eagle

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Where is the Engl family from?

You can see how Engl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engl family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Engl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Engl families living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Engl's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Engl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engl 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 Engl ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Engl. 100% of Engl 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%

What Engl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Engl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engl 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 499 immigration records available for the last name Engl. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Engl. For the veterans among your Engl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engl lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Engl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Engl in 1965 was 57, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Engl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engl 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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