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Engelberg Family History

Engelberg Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name a compound of German Engel ‘angel’ + Berg ‘mountain hill’.

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


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Where is the Engelberg family from?

You can see how Engelberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engelberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Engelberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Engelberg families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Engelberg's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Engelberg families in 1911.
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What did your Engelberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Engelberg. 100% of Engelberg 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Engelberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engelberg 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 Engelberg. 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 379 military records available for the last name Engelberg. For the veterans among your Engelberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engelberg lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Engelberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Engelberg in 1944 was 57, and 85 in 2004.

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