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Egis Family History

Egis 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: Regis, Enis, Eis, Ekis, Reis, Lewis, Melis, Eid, Lis, Elias

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Where is the Egis family from?

You can see how Egis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egis family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Egis families living in Iowa. This was about 58% of all the recorded Egis's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Egis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Egis 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 38 census records available for the last name Egis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egis 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Egis. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Egis. For the veterans among your Egis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egis lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Egis 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Egis

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