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Eggink Family History

Eggink 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: Eggen, Eglin, Evink, Heggins, Elgin, Leggins, Edgin, Eftink, Zink

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Where is the Eggink family from?

You can see how Eggink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eggink family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Eggink families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Eggink families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eggink's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Eggink families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eggink 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 Eggink ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eggink. 46% of Eggink men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%

What Eggink family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 655 census records available for the last name Eggink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eggink 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Eggink. 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 58 military records available for the last name Eggink. For the veterans among your Eggink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eggink lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Eggink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Eggink in 1963 was 78, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eggink

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eggink 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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