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Englebretsen Family History

Englebretsen 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: Engebretsen, Ingebretsen, Engebretson, Ingebretson, Ingebritson

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Where is the Englebretsen family from?

You can see how Englebretsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Englebretsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Englebretsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Englebretsen family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Englebretsen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Englebretsen families in 1880.
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What did your Englebretsen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 483 census records available for the last name Englebretsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Englebretsen 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Englebretsen. 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 Englebretsen. For the veterans among your Englebretsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Englebretsen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Englebretsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Englebretsen in 1969 was 75, and 57 in 2000.

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