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Eghart Family History

Eghart 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: Ehart, Erhart, Hart, Ewart, Egert, De Hart, Denhart, Elgart, Ahart

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Where is the Eghart family from?

You can see how Eghart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eghart family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Eghart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Eghart family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Eghart's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Eghart families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Eghart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eghart 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Eghart. 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 46 military records available for the last name Eghart. For the veterans among your Eghart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eghart lifespan?

Average Eghart life expectancy in 1969 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eghart 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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