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Egon Family History

Egon 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: Degon, Egan, Evon, Eagon, Son, Gong, Chon, Kwon, Yon, Lyon

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Where is the Egon family from?

You can see how Egon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Egon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Egon family living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Egon's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Egon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Egon 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 Egon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Egon. 32% of Egon men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Egon women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Egon were New Worker and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • New Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    22%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Receptionist
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Egon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egon 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Egon. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Egon. For the veterans among your Egon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egon lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Egon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Egon in 1967 was 45, and 98 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Egon 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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