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Egna Family History

Egna 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: Hegna, Megna, Rana, Dana, Na, Penna, Eng, Senna, Regina, Ege

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Where is the Egna family from?

You can see how Egna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egna family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Egna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Egna family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Egna's in USA. New York had the highest population of Egna families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Egna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Egna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egna 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Egna. 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 14 military records available for the last name Egna. For the veterans among your Egna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egna lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Egna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Egna in 1962 was 51, and 70 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Egna 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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