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Egmond Family History

Egmond 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: Edmond, Esmond, Emond, Ormond, Desmond, Osmond, Redmond, Almond

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Where is the Egmond family from?

You can see how Egmond families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egmond family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Egmond families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Egmond families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Egmond's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Egmond families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Egmond 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 Egmond ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Egmond. 50% of Egmond men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Egmond family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Egmond. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egmond 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Egmond. 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 489 military records available for the last name Egmond. For the veterans among your Egmond ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egmond lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Egmond life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Egmond in 1972 was 70, and 90 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Egmond

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Egmond 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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