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Engbers Family History

Engbers 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: Engberg, Egbers, Ingber, Enger, Enberg, Angers, Eggers, Egbert

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Where is the Engbers family from?

You can see how Engbers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engbers family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Engbers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Engbers families living in Iowa. This was about 31% of all the recorded Engbers's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Engbers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engbers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Engbers ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 473 census records available for the last name Engbers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engbers 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Engbers. 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 88 military records available for the last name Engbers. For the veterans among your Engbers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engbers lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Engbers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Engbers in 1965 was 75, and 84 in 2001.

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