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Engbertson Family History

Engbertson 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: Edgerton, Enderson, Humbertson, Robertson, Albertson, Engelson

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Where is the Engbertson family from?

You can see how Engbertson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engbertson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Engbertson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Engbertson families living in Iowa. This was about 55% of all the recorded Engbertson's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Engbertson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engbertson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Engbertson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Engbertson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engbertson 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Engbertson. 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 22 military records available for the last name Engbertson. For the veterans among your Engbertson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engbertson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Engbertson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Engbertson in 1963 was 65, and 75 in 2004.

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