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Engdahl Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements eng a variant of äng ‘meadow’ (possibly from a placename)

+ dahl an ornamental (old) spelling of dal ‘valley’.

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


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Where is the Engdahl family from?

You can see how Engdahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engdahl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Engdahl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Engdahl families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Engdahl's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Engdahl families in 1911.
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What did your Engdahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Engdahl. 100% of Engdahl 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Engdahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engdahl 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Engdahl. 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 714 military records available for the last name Engdahl. For the veterans among your Engdahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engdahl lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Engdahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Engdahl in 1954 was 45, and 80 in 2004.

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