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Engelsma Family History

Engelsma 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: Engelsman, Engelson, Engelstad, Elgersma, Engelman, Engels, Engel

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Where is the Engelsma family from?

You can see how Engelsma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engelsma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Engelsma families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Engelsma's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Engelsma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engelsma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Engelsma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Engelsma. 50% of Engelsma men worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Engelsma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engelsma 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Engelsma. 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 68 military records available for the last name Engelsma. For the veterans among your Engelsma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engelsma lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Engelsma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Engelsma in 1964 was 68, and 86 in 2003.

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