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Egenthal Family History

Egenthal 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: Odenthal, Leventhal, Lowenthal, Bentham, Rosenthal, Trentham

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Where is the Egenthal family from?

You can see how Egenthal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egenthal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Egenthal family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Egenthal's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Egenthal families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Egenthal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egenthal 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Egenthal. 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 7 military records available for the last name Egenthal. For the veterans among your Egenthal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egenthal lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1992, in the United States, Egenthal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Egenthal in 1964 was 46, and 101 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Egenthal 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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