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Eggertson Family History

Eggertson 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: Edgerton, Eilertson, Ellertson, Egerton, Eagerton, Enderson

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Where is the Eggertson family from?

You can see how Eggertson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eggertson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eggertson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 13 Eggertson families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Eggertson's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Eggertson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eggertson 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 Eggertson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eggertson. 100% of Eggertson 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
    100%

What Eggertson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 619 census records available for the last name Eggertson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eggertson 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Eggertson. 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 17 military records available for the last name Eggertson. For the veterans among your Eggertson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eggertson lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Eggertson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Eggertson in 1974 was 82, and 82 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eggertson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eggertson 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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