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Egnell Family History

Egnell 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: Fennell, Knell, Elwell, Guell, Ezell, Kernell, Agnello, Nell, Gell

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Where is the Egnell family from?

You can see how Egnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egnell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Egnell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Egnell families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Egnell's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Egnell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Egnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egnell 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Egnell. 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 39 military records available for the last name Egnell. For the veterans among your Egnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egnell lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Egnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Egnell in 1973 was 86, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Egnell 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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