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Egedal Family History

Egedal 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: Medal, Gal, Beal, Real, Engel, Senecal, Neal, Seda, Gehl, Seal

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Where is the Egedal family from?

You can see how Egedal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egedal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Egedal family living in Florida. This was about 50% of all the recorded Egedal's in USA. Florida and 1 other state had the highest population of Egedal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Egedal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Egedal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egedal 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Egedal. 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 4 military records available for the last name Egedal. For the veterans among your Egedal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egedal lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1996, in the United States, Egedal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Egedal in 1986 was 82, and 87 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Egedal 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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