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Egelson Family History

Egelson 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: Engelson, Edelson, Egelston, Elson, Nelson, Melson, Kelson, Belson

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Where is the Egelson family from?

You can see how Egelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egelson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Egelson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Egelson family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Egelson's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Egelson families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Egelson 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 457 census records available for the last name Egelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egelson 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Egelson. 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 149 military records available for the last name Egelson. For the veterans among your Egelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egelson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1989, in the United States, Egelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Egelson in 1966 was 78, and 98 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Egelson 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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