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Egil Family History

Egil 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: Gil, Gill, Gal, Kil, Engel, Eid, Peil, Keil, Fail, Regis

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Where is the Egil family from?

You can see how Egil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egil family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Egil families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Egil's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Egil families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Egil 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 56 census records available for the last name Egil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egil 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Egil. 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 15 military records available for the last name Egil. For the veterans among your Egil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egil lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Egil 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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