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Egenolf Family History

Egenolf 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: Regenold, Egolf, Genova, Nolf, Egloff, Geno, Gentle, Renouf, Tenold

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Where is the Egenolf family from?

You can see how Egenolf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egenolf family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Egenolf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Egenolf families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Egenolf's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Egenolf families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Egenolf 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 Egenolf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Egenolf. 100% of Egenolf women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Egenolf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egenolf 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Egenolf. 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 217 military records available for the last name Egenolf. For the veterans among your Egenolf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egenolf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Egenolf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Egenolf in 1963 was 82, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Egenolf 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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