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Egelhof Family History

Egelhof 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: Egelhoff, Egloff, Engelson, Gelo, Tegethoff, Egeland, Coelho, Gelhar

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Where is the Egelhof family from?

You can see how Egelhof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egelhof family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Egelhof families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Egelhof families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Egelhof's in USA. New York had the highest population of Egelhof families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Egelhof surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Egelhof ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Egelhof. 100% of Egelhof men worked as a Farm Hand and 100% of Egelhof women worked as a Telephone Operator.

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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

  • Farm Hand
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    100%

What Egelhof family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Egelhof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egelhof 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Egelhof. 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 160 military records available for the last name Egelhof. For the veterans among your Egelhof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egelhof lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Egelhof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Egelhof in 1968 was 86, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Egelhof

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Egelhof 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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