Engwall Family History

Engwall Surname Meaning

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

It combines the meaning of a lush and fertile area with an idyllic landscape.

The second element, wall, is a variant of vall ‘field’, further emphasizing open, natural spaces.

This name reflects the beauty of Sweden's countryside and its connection to nature.

Such names are often associated with historical or geographical significance in the region.

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

Similar surnames: Engdahl, Ekwall, Engman, Engholm, Wall, Ewald, Rendall, Dingwall, Lawall, Ingalls

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191	Military Records
745	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

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Where is the Engwall family from?

You can see how Engwall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engwall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Engwall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 25 Engwall families living in Essex. This was about 86% of all the recorded Engwall's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Engwall families in 1891.

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What did your Engwall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Engwall.

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There are 1K census records available for the last name Engwall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engwall census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 745 immigration records available for the last name Engwall. 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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Military Records

There are 191 military records available for the last name Engwall. For the veterans among your Engwall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engwall lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Engwall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Engwall in 1963 was 80, and 76 in 2004.

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Engwall Surname Meaning

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

It combines the meaning of a lush and fertile area with an idyllic landscape.

The second element, wall, is a variant of vall ‘field’, further emphasizing open, natural spaces.

This name reflects the beauty of Sweden's countryside and its connection to nature.

Such names are often associated with historical or geographical significance in the region.

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

Where is the Engwall family from?

What did your Engwall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Engwall.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Unpaid domestic duties

100%

What Engwall family records will you find?

What is the average Engwall lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Engwall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Engwall in 1963 was 80, and 76 in 2004.

Engwall Family History

Engwall Surname Meaning

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Engwall Surname Meaning

6,000 record(s) for Engwall

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Where is the Engwall family from?

What did your Engwall ancestors do for a living?

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Engwall family records will you find?

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Engwall lifespan?

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