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Engelland Name Meaning

North German: ethnic name for someone from England or a nickname for someone with some other connection with England.

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


Similar surnames: Engelsman, Newland, Nieland, Engelman, England, Engell, Engelken

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Where is the Engelland family from?

You can see how Engelland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engelland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Engelland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Engelland families living in Illinois. This was about 22% of all the recorded Engelland's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Engelland families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engelland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Engelland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Engelland. 78% of Engelland men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Engelland women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Engelland were Mechanic and Maid. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Maid
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Engelland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engelland 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Engelland. 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 200 military records available for the last name Engelland. For the veterans among your Engelland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engelland lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Engelland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Engelland in 1967 was 86, and 85 in 2004.

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