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Engstrom Family History

Engstrom Surname Meaning

Swedish (Engström): ornamental name composed of the elements eng a variant of äng ‘meadow’ (possibly from a placename)

+ ström ‘river’.

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


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Where is the Engstrom family from?

You can see how Engstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engstrom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Engstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 25 Engstrom families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Engstrom's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Engstrom families in 1891.
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What did your Engstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Engstrom. 34% of Engstrom men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Engstrom women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Engstrom were Wiremans Mate and Daily Housemaid.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Seaman (retired)
    34%
  • Wiremans Mate
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Private Means
    18%
  • Daily Housemaid
    12%

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Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Engstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engstrom 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 18,000 immigration records available for the last name Engstrom. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Engstrom. For the veterans among your Engstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engstrom lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Engstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Engstrom in 1951 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

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