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Egense Family History

Egense 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: Eugene, Genser, Evensen, Gens, Mense, Genske, Ewens, Gene, Gensel

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Where is the Egense family from?

You can see how Egense families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egense family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Egense family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Egense's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Egense families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Egense 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 34 census records available for the last name Egense. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egense 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Egense. 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 22 military records available for the last name Egense. For the veterans among your Egense ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egense lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1988, in the United States, Egense life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Egense in 1964 was 78, and 74 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Egense 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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