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Egeler Family History

Egeler Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Egler.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Egeler family from?

You can see how Egeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egeler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Egeler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Egeler family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Egeler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Egeler families in 1891.
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What did your Egeler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Egeler. 43% of Egeler men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Egeler women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Egeler were Clerk and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%

What Egeler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 970 census records available for the last name Egeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egeler 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 390 immigration records available for the last name Egeler. 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 316 military records available for the last name Egeler. For the veterans among your Egeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egeler lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Egeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Egeler in 1961 was 42, and 70 in 2004.

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