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Engwer Family History

Engwer 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: Enger, Engfer, Engler, Engel, Eigner, Egger, Ingber, Eger, Denger

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Where is the Engwer family from?

You can see how Engwer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engwer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Engwer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Engwer families living in California. This was about 53% of all the recorded Engwer's in USA. California had the highest population of Engwer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engwer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Engwer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Engwer. 50% of Engwer 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Operator
    20%
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Census Records

There are 531 census records available for the last name Engwer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engwer 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Engwer. 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 113 military records available for the last name Engwer. For the veterans among your Engwer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engwer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Engwer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Engwer in 1956 was 69, and 79 in 2003.

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