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Eggart Family History

Eggart 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: Elgart, Eggert, Egger, Ewart, Egert, Taggart, Haggart, Edgar, Faggart

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Where is the Eggart family from?

You can see how Eggart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eggart family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eggart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Eggart families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Eggart's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eggart families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eggart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Eggart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eggart. 25% of Eggart men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Eggart women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eggart were Shipping Clerk and Beauty Operator.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Shipping Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Housewife
    38%
  • Beauty Operator
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eggart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eggart 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Eggart. 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 464 military records available for the last name Eggart. For the veterans among your Eggart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eggart lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Eggart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Eggart in 1960 was 54, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eggart 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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