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Eggerson Family History

Eggerson 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: Edgerton, Enderson, Engelson, Ingerson, Einerson, Enerson, Eggers

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Where is the Eggerson family from?

You can see how Eggerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eggerson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eggerson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Eggerson families living in Tennessee. This was about 21% of all the recorded Eggerson's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Eggerson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eggerson 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 Eggerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eggerson. 89% of Eggerson men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Eggerson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eggerson were Farmer and Seamstress.

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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
    89%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Eggerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Eggerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eggerson 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Eggerson. 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 47 military records available for the last name Eggerson. For the veterans among your Eggerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eggerson lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Eggerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Eggerson in 1953 was 43, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eggerson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eggerson 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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