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Engh Family History

Engh Name Meaning

Swedish and Norwegian: variant of Eng 1

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


Similar surnames: Eng, Enge, Enger, Ent, Menth, Rugh, Enis, Noh, Ngo, Mench

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Where is the Engh family from?

You can see how Engh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Engh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Engh families living in Alberta. This was about 44% of all the recorded Engh's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Engh families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Engh ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Engh. 100% of Engh 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Engh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engh 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Engh. 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 809 military records available for the last name Engh. For the veterans among your Engh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engh lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Engh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Engh in 1943 was 48, and 83 in 2004.

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