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Egbe Family History

Egbe 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: Ege, Elbe, Egge, Egle, Erbe, Dube, Jobe, Eagle, Kobe, Babe

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Where is the Egbe family from?

You can see how Egbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egbe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Egbe family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Egbe's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Egbe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Egbe 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 16 census records available for the last name Egbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egbe 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Egbe. 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 11 military records available for the last name Egbe. For the veterans among your Egbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egbe lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2003, in the United States, Egbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Egbe in 1995 was 40, and 1 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Egbe 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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