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Eggersdorf Family History

Eggersdorf 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, Lauersdorf, Beversdorf, Arensdorf, Reisdorf, Oberdorf

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Where is the Eggersdorf family from?

You can see how Eggersdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eggersdorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eggersdorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Eggersdorf families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Eggersdorf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Eggersdorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eggersdorf 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 Eggersdorf ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Eggersdorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Eggersdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eggersdorf 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Eggersdorf. 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 61 military records available for the last name Eggersdorf. For the veterans among your Eggersdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eggersdorf lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Eggersdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Eggersdorf in 1967 was 80, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eggersdorf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eggersdorf 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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