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Egetter Family History

Egetter 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: Getter, Setter, Ketter, Gitter, Netter, Better, Petter, Wetter

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Where is the Egetter family from?

You can see how Egetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egetter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Egetter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Egetter families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Egetter's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Egetter families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Egetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egetter 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Egetter. 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 3 military records available for the last name Egetter. For the veterans among your Egetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egetter lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Egetter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Egetter in 1975 was 87, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Egetter 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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