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Engen Family History

Engen Name Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from the widespread farm name Engen from the singular definite form of Old Norse eng ‘meadow’. In some cases probably also an American shortened form of Dutch Van Engen .

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


Similar surnames: Engel, Enger, Eggen, Vangen, Mogen, Ellen, Tangen, Angel, Bingen

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Where is the Engen family from?

You can see how Engen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Engen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 68 Engen families living in Minnesota. This was about 48% of all the recorded Engen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Engen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Engen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Engen. 31% of Engen men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Engen women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Engen were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Engen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engen 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Engen. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Engen. For the veterans among your Engen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engen lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Engen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Engen in 1952 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

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