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Egerson Family History

Egerson 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: Enerson, Segerson, Everson, Emerson, Gerson, Egerton, Edgerton

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Where is the Egerson family from?

You can see how Egerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egerson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Egerson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Egerson families living in Alabama. This was about 60% of all the recorded Egerson's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Egerson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Egerson 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 Egerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Egerson. 50% of Egerson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Egerson women worked as a Housework.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Egerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Egerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egerson 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Egerson. 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 Egerson. For the veterans among your Egerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egerson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Egerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Egerson in 1962 was 63, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Egerson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Egerson 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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