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Egold Family History

Egold 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: Gold, Egolf, Bold, Ewald, Wold, Gole, Good, Goll, Hold, Old

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Where is the Egold family from?

You can see how Egold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egold family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Egold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Egold family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Egold's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Egold families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Egold 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 101 census records available for the last name Egold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egold 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Egold. 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 112 military records available for the last name Egold. For the veterans among your Egold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egold lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Egold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Egold in 1970 was 88, and 98 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Egold 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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