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Egypt Family History

Egypt 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: Egert, Gant, Gupta, Egger, Ege, Gast, Espy, Ewart, Gort, Gust

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Where is the Egypt family from?

You can see how Egypt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egypt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Egypt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Egypt families living in Georgia. This was about 44% of all the recorded Egypt's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Egypt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Egypt 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 167 census records available for the last name Egypt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egypt 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Egypt. 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 35 military records available for the last name Egypt. For the veterans among your Egypt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egypt lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Egypt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Egypt in 1973 was 24, and 63 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Egypt 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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