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Engblom Family History

Engblom Name Meaning

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

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


Similar surnames: Sjoblom, Engstrom, Engberg, Lindblom, Engholm, Engwall, Enstrom, Blom

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Where is the Engblom family from?

You can see how Engblom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engblom family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Engblom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Engblom families living in Minnesota. This was about 36% of all the recorded Engblom's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Engblom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engblom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Engblom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Engblom. 29% of Engblom men worked as a Carpenter and 43% of Engblom women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Engblom were Seaman and Housework. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Painter
    20%
  • Seaman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Housework
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Engblom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engblom 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Engblom. 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 306 military records available for the last name Engblom. For the veterans among your Engblom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engblom lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Engblom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Engblom in 1962 was 81, and 79 in 2004.

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