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Eggemann Family History

Eggemann 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: Engemann, Eggeman, Hagemann, Engelmann, Lagemann, Hegemann, Engeman

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Where is the Eggemann family from?

You can see how Eggemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eggemann family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Eggemann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Eggemann family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Eggemann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Eggemann families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eggemann 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 Eggemann ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Bottler
    100%

What Eggemann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 400 census records available for the last name Eggemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eggemann 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Eggemann. 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 261 military records available for the last name Eggemann. For the veterans among your Eggemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eggemann lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Eggemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Eggemann in 1965 was 62, and 53 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eggemann 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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