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Englebert Family History

Englebert Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Engelbert.

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


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Where is the Englebert family from?

You can see how Englebert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Englebert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Englebert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Englebert families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Englebert's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Englebert families in 1911.
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What did your Englebert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Englebert. 35% of Englebert men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Englebert women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Englebert were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Packer
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%

What Englebert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Englebert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Englebert 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 974 immigration records available for the last name Englebert. 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 677 military records available for the last name Englebert. For the veterans among your Englebert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Englebert lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Englebert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Englebert in 1944 was 49, and 74 in 2004.

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