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Eggebrecht Family History

Eggebrecht Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Egbert.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Eggebrecht family from?

You can see how Eggebrecht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eggebrecht family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Eggebrecht families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Eggebrecht families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Eggebrecht's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eggebrecht families in 1891.
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What did your Eggebrecht ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eggebrecht. 29% of Eggebrecht men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Eggebrecht women worked as a Telephone Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eggebrecht were Mechanic and Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    38%
  • Housewife
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eggebrecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eggebrecht 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 493 immigration records available for the last name Eggebrecht. 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 581 military records available for the last name Eggebrecht. For the veterans among your Eggebrecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eggebrecht lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Eggebrecht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Eggebrecht in 1952 was 40, and 62 in 2004.

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