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Egana Family History

Egana 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: Egan, Rana, Dana, Gant, Gan, Regina, Ganz, Gans, Gaba, Eland

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Where is the Egana family from?

You can see how Egana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egana family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Egana families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Egana families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Egana's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Egana families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Egana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egana 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Egana. 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 64 military records available for the last name Egana. For the veterans among your Egana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egana lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Egana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Egana in 1968 was 76, and 63 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Egana 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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