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Egami Family History

Egami 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: Emami, Elam, Adami, Sami, Cerami, Game, Eramo, Egli, Gamm, Gama

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Where is the Egami family from?

You can see how Egami families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egami family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Egami families living in Hawaii. This was about 83% of all the recorded Egami's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Egami families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Egami 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 Egami ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Egami. 100% of Egami men worked as a Proprietor and 34% of Egami women worked as a Helper.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Egami family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Egami. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egami 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Egami. 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 53 military records available for the last name Egami. For the veterans among your Egami ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egami lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Egami life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Egami in 1965 was 76, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Egami

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Egami 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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