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Egater Family History

Egater 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: Gater, Cater, Gates, Ganter, Easter, Agate, Egger, Gaber, Prater

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Where is the Egater family from?

You can see how Egater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egater family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Egater families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Egater's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Egater families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Egater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egater 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Egater. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Egater. For the veterans among your Egater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egater lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Egater 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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