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Egelman Family History

Egelman 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: Engelman, Edelman, Gelman, German, Selman, Kelman, Elman, Hegeman

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Where is the Egelman family from?

You can see how Egelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egelman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Egelman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Egelman family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Egelman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Egelman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Egelman 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 160 census records available for the last name Egelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egelman 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Egelman. 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 19 military records available for the last name Egelman. For the veterans among your Egelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egelman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Egelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Egelman in 1969 was 91, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Egelman 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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