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Engeman Family History

Engeman Surname Meaning

Swedish: either a variant of Engman or of German origin. Americanized form of German Engemann.

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


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Where is the Engeman family from?

You can see how Engeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Engeman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Engeman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Engeman families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Engeman's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Engeman families in 1911.
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What did your Engeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Engeman. 23% of Engeman men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Engeman women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Engeman were Clerk and Secretary.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Labor
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    72%
  • Secretary
    29%

What Engeman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Engeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Engeman 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Engeman. 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 348 military records available for the last name Engeman. For the veterans among your Engeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Engeman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Engeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Engeman in 1961 was 46, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Engeman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Engeman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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