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Egnitz Family History

Egnitz 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: Kanitz, Gritz, Kemnitz, Heinitz, Reinitz, Benitz, Panitz, Nitz

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Where is the Egnitz family from?

You can see how Egnitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egnitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Egnitz family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Egnitz's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Egnitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Egnitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egnitz 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Egnitz. 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 12 military records available for the last name Egnitz. For the veterans among your Egnitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egnitz lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Egnitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Egnitz in 1971 was 52, and 85 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Egnitz 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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