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Egenhoff Family History

Egenhoff 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, Tegethoff, Lenhoff, Benhoff, Bohnhoff, Steinhoff, Neuhoff

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Where is the Egenhoff family from?

You can see how Egenhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egenhoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Egenhoff families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Egenhoff's in USA. California had the highest population of Egenhoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Egenhoff 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 Egenhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Egenhoff. 100% of Egenhoff men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Egenhoff women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Egenhoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Egenhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egenhoff 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Egenhoff. 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 31 military records available for the last name Egenhoff. For the veterans among your Egenhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egenhoff lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Egenhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Egenhoff in 1965 was 55, and 99 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Egenhoff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Egenhoff 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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