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Egres Family History

Egres 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: Eyres, Egger, Terres, Mares, Gren, Ege, Eger, Bares, Ares, Eggen

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Where is the Egres family from?

You can see how Egres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egres family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Egres families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Egres family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Egres's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Egres families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Egres surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Egres ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Egres. 100% of Egres women worked as a Waitress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Egres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egres 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Egres. 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 7 military records available for the last name Egres. For the veterans among your Egres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egres lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Egres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Egres in 1970 was 61, and 46 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Egres 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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