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Egdorff Family History

Egdorff Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Egloff, Endorf, Wendorff, Dorff, Goff, Medoff, Orendorff, Bergdorf

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Where is the Egdorff family from?

You can see how Egdorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egdorff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Egdorff family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Egdorff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Egdorff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Egdorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egdorff 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Egdorff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Egdorff. For the veterans among your Egdorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egdorff lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Egdorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Egdorff in 1965 was 69, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Egdorff 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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