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Egersdorf Family History

Egersdorf 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: Beyersdorf, Beversdorf, Arensdorf, Reisdorf, Oberdorf, Bergdorf

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Where is the Egersdorf family from?

You can see how Egersdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egersdorf family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Egersdorf families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Egersdorf families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Egersdorf's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Egersdorf families in 1891.
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What did your Egersdorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Egersdorf. 100% of Egersdorf men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Egersdorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Egersdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egersdorf 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Egersdorf. 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 Egersdorf. For the veterans among your Egersdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egersdorf lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Egersdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Egersdorf in 1962 was 46, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Egersdorf 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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