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Eglit Family History

Eglit 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: Egli, Eglin, Egert, Ellis, Elia, Neglia, Eguia, Heglin, Ceglia, Polit

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Where is the Eglit family from?

You can see how Eglit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eglit family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Eglit families living in New York. This was about 20% of all the recorded Eglit's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Eglit families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eglit 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 Eglit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eglit. 60% of Eglit men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Eglit women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eglit were Machinist and Dressmaker.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Machinist
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Office Worker
    34%
  • Dressmaker
    34%

What Eglit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Eglit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eglit 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Eglit. 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 62 military records available for the last name Eglit. For the veterans among your Eglit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eglit lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Eglit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Eglit in 1963 was 83, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eglit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eglit 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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