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Engren Family History

Engren 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: Engen, Edgren, Engel, Gren, Eggen, Enger, Nyren, Wigren, Helgren

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Where is the Engren family from?

You can see how Engren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engren family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Engren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Engren families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Engren's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Engren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Engren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Engren. 67% of Engren men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 343 census records available for the last name Engren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engren 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Engren. 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 33 military records available for the last name Engren. For the veterans among your Engren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engren lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Engren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Engren in 1968 was 80, and 34 in 2002.

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