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Englehardt Family History

Englehardt Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Engelhardt.

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


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Where is the Englehardt family from?

You can see how Englehardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Englehardt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Englehardt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Englehardt families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 83% of all the recorded Englehardt's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Englehardt families in 1911.
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What did your Englehardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Englehardt. 14% of Englehardt men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Englehardt women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Englehardt were Mechanic and At Home.

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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
    14%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • At Home
    9%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 848 immigration records available for the last name Englehardt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Englehardt. For the veterans among your Englehardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Englehardt lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Englehardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Englehardt in 1949 was 38, and 70 in 2004.

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