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Egens Family History

Egens 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: Gens, Ewens, Evens, Emens, Edens, Eden, Geng, Sens, Eugene, Ovens

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Where is the Egens family from?

You can see how Egens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Egens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Egens family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Egens's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Egens families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Egens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egens 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Egens. 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 15 military records available for the last name Egens. For the veterans among your Egens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egens lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1984, in the United States, Egens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Egens in 1966 was 68, and 47 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Egens 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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