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Egmont Family History

Egmont 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: Mont, Edmond, Lamont, Esmond, Emmons, Lemont, Belmont, Delmont

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Where is the Egmont family from?

You can see how Egmont families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egmont family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Egmont family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Egmont's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Egmont families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Egmont 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 182 census records available for the last name Egmont. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egmont 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Egmont. 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 37 military records available for the last name Egmont. For the veterans among your Egmont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egmont lifespan?

Average Egmont life expectancy in 1969 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Egmont 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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