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Eggersted Family History

Eggersted 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: Gersten, Engelstad, Gerster, Eggers, Eggert, Gerstel, Egger, Edgerton

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Where is the Eggersted family from?

You can see how Eggersted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eggersted family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eggersted families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Eggersted family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Eggersted's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Eggersted families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eggersted 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 23 census records available for the last name Eggersted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eggersted 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Eggersted. 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 1 military records available for the last name Eggersted. For the veterans among your Eggersted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eggersted lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1989, in the United States, Eggersted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Eggersted in 1982 was 86, and 85 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eggersted 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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