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Egra Family History

Egra 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: Ezra, Graf, Gray, Mura, Mora, Bara, Serra, Grau, Vara, Mira

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Where is the Egra family from?

You can see how Egra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Egra families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Egra's in USA. New York had the highest population of Egra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Egra 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 79 census records available for the last name Egra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egra 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Egra. 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 4 military records available for the last name Egra. For the veterans among your Egra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egra lifespan?

Average Egra life expectancy in 1977 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Egra 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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