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Engdale Family History

Engdale Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Langdale, Dugdale, Engdahl, Engwall, Engle, Gale, Engel, Dale, Eagle

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Where is the Engdale family from?

You can see how Engdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engdale family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Engdale families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Engdale families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Engdale's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Engdale families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engdale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Engdale ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Engdale ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Engdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engdale 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Engdale. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Engdale. For the veterans among your Engdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engdale lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Engdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Engdale in 1963 was 81, and 92 in 2002.

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