Engdahl Family History

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Engdahl Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements äng ‘meadow’ + dahl, an ornamental (old) spelling of dal ‘valley’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Ekdahl, Bergdahl, Rendahl, Youngdahl, Sandahl, Rosdahl, Engwall

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Engdahl Family Origin

Where is the Engdahl family from?

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You can see how Engdahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engdahl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Engdahl families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 28 Engdahl families living in Illinois. This was about 35% of all the recorded Engdahl's in the USA. Illinois had the highest population of Engdahl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engdahl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Engdahl Family Occupations

What did your Engdahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Tailor and Tailoress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Engdahl.

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Tailoress
    100%

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

Engdahl Historical Records

What Engdahl family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Engdahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engdahl 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Engdahl. 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 Card

There are 714 military records available for the last name Engdahl. For the veterans among your Engdahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Engdahl Life Expectancy

What is the average Engdahl lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Engdahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Engdahl in 1954 was 45, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engdahl 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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