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Englishman Family History

Englishman 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: English, Engelsman, Glissman, Lishman, Erlichman, Engleman, Lisman

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Where is the Englishman family from?

You can see how Englishman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Englishman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Englishman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Englishman families living in New Jersey. This was about 59% of all the recorded Englishman's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Englishman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Englishman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Englishman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Englishman. 20% of Englishman men worked as a Farm Operator and 100% of Englishman women worked as an Operator. .

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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 Operator
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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What Englishman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 697 census records available for the last name Englishman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Englishman 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Englishman. 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 97 military records available for the last name Englishman. For the veterans among your Englishman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Englishman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Englishman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Englishman in 1961 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

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