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Egister Family History

Egister 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: Register, Eister, Easter, Lister, Gitter, Meister, Eisner, Ester

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Where is the Egister family from?

You can see how Egister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egister family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Egister families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Egister family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Egister's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Egister families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Egister 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 17 census records available for the last name Egister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egister 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Egister. 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 military records available for the last name Egister. For the veterans among your Egister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egister lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1985, in the United States, Egister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Egister in 1970 was 67, and 75 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Egister 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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