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Egliht Family History

Egliht 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: Egli, Eglin, Elliot, Eliot, English, Elliott, Elias, Geist, Light

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Where is the Egliht family from?

You can see how Egliht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egliht family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Egliht family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Egliht's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Egliht families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Egliht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egliht 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 Egliht. 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 5 military records available for the last name Egliht. For the veterans among your Egliht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egliht lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Egliht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Egliht in 1983 was 71, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Egliht 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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