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Egelnick Family History

Egelnick 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: Zelnick, Melnick, Bernick, Ellick, Senick, Chernick, Gullick, Gerrick

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Where is the Egelnick family from?

You can see how Egelnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egelnick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Egelnick family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Egelnick's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Egelnick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Egelnick 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 Egelnick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ladies Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Egelnick. 100% of Egelnick men worked as a Ladies Tailor and 72% of Egelnick women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Ladies Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Sales Lady
    29%

What Egelnick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Egelnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egelnick 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Egelnick. 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 13 military records available for the last name Egelnick. For the veterans among your Egelnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egelnick lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1996, in the United States, Egelnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Egelnick in 1957 was 57, and 63 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Egelnick 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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