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Englebright Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Engelbrecht . English: variant of Engelbert a cognate of German Engelbrecht .

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


Similar surnames: Englebrecht, Fullbright, Woolbright, Argabright, Arganbright

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Where is the Englebright family from?

You can see how Englebright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Englebright family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Englebright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Englebright families living in Arkansas. This was about 40% of all the recorded Englebright's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Englebright families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Englebright surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Englebright ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Englebright. 37% of Englebright men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Englebright women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Englebright were Fireman and Wrapper. .

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Fireman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    50%
  • Wrapper
    50%
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Passenger Lists

There are 273 immigration records available for the last name Englebright. 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 219 military records available for the last name Englebright. For the veterans among your Englebright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Englebright lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Englebright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Englebright in 1961 was 45, and 70 in 2004.

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