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Egges Family History

Egges 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: Egger, Eggen, Eggers, Egge, Engel, Ege, Hegge, Eger, Verges, Digges

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Where is the Egges family from?

You can see how Egges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egges family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Egges families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Egges family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Egges's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Egges families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Egges 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 Egges ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Egges. 100% of Egges women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Egges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egges 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Egges. 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 16 military records available for the last name Egges. For the veterans among your Egges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egges lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1999, in the United States, Egges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Egges in 1993 was 82, and 48 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Egges 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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