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Eggering Family History

Eggering 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: Goering, Elfering, Gering, Giering, Egger, Spiering, Hering, Eggen

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Where is the Eggering family from?

You can see how Eggering families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eggering family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Eggering families living in Missouri. This was about 44% of all the recorded Eggering's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Eggering families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eggering 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 Eggering ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eggering. 60% of Eggering men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

What Eggering family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Eggering. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eggering 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Eggering. 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 41 military records available for the last name Eggering. For the veterans among your Eggering ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eggering lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Eggering life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Eggering in 1964 was 71, and 69 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eggering

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eggering 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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