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Engles Family History

Engles Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: variant of English or Inglis.

Altered form of German and Dutch Engels.

French (mainly southern): variant of Angles.

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


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Where is the Engles family from?

You can see how Engles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Engles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Engles families living in Lancashire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Engles's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Engles families in 1891.
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What did your Engles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Engles. 67% of Engles 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
    67%
  • Incapacitated
    34%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Engles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engles 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 763 immigration records available for the last name Engles. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Engles. For the veterans among your Engles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engles lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Engles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Engles in 1943 was 32, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engles 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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