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Engler Family History

Engler Surname Meaning

South German: patronymic from Engel or short form of Englert. German: habitational name for someone from Engel in Württemberg.

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


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Where is the Engler family from?

You can see how Engler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Engler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Engler families living in Kent. This was about 26% of all the recorded Engler's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Engler families in 1891.
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What did your Engler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Engler. 100% of Engler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Engler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engler 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Engler. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Engler. For the veterans among your Engler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engler lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Engler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Engler in 1946 was 41, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engler 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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