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Eggel Family History

Eggel 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: Engel, Egger, Eggen, Egge, Angel, Eitel, Mergel, Mengel, Edel, Rogel

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Where is the Eggel family from?

You can see how Eggel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eggel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Eggel families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Eggel families living in Durham. This was about 67% of all the recorded Eggel's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Eggel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eggel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Eggel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eggel 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Eggel. 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 Eggel. For the veterans among your Eggel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eggel lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Eggel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Eggel in 1973 was 78, and 64 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eggel 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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