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Egelkraut Family History

Egelkraut 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: Egert, Kraut, Gelhaus, Egeland, Engelhaupt, Engelbart, Engelhart

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Where is the Egelkraut family from?

You can see how Egelkraut families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egelkraut family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Egelkraut families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Egelkraut's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Egelkraut families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Egelkraut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egelkraut 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 Egelkraut. 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 324 military records available for the last name Egelkraut. For the veterans among your Egelkraut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egelkraut lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Egelkraut life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Egelkraut in 1964 was 84, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Egelkraut 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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