Origins of the Engel surname

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    In 1921, most Engels lived in london

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    2,900 Engel Travel & migration records
    1,000 Engels found in all Census records

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    Mary

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    Common jobs for Engels

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    Commmon female occupations for Engels in 1921

    Dressmaker

    7

    Haussfrau

    4

    Tailoress

    4

    Cook Domestic

    3

    Dienstmagd

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Engels in 1921

    Farm Hands

    29

    Tinsmiths

    28

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    27

    Clerks

    22

    General Farmers

    19

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