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Engelke Name Meaning

North German: from a pet form of Engel .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Engelken, Engelkes, Engel, Noelke, Engell, Nelle, Henneke, Wendelken

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Where is the Engelke family from?

You can see how Engelke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engelke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Engelke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Engelke families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Engelke's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Engelke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engelke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Engelke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Engelke. 28% of Engelke men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Engelke women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Engelke were Farm Laborer and Maid. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Secretary
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Maid
    8%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Engelke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engelke 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Engelke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Engelke. For the veterans among your Engelke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engelke lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Engelke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Engelke in 1943 was 51, and 77 in 2004.

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