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Engler Name Meaning

South German: patronymic from Engel or short form of Englert . German: habitational name for someone from Engel in Württemberg.

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


Similar surnames: Enger, Eggler, Gengler, Engle, Entler, Endler, Englert, Dengler

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Where is the Engler family from?

You can see how Engler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Engler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 29 Engler families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Engler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Engler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Engler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Engler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Engler. 75% of Engler 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
    75%
  • Civil Servant
    25%
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Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Engler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engler 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Engler. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Engler. For the veterans among your Engler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engler lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Engler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Engler in 1946 was 41, and 76 in 2004.

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