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Eigard Family History

Eigard 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: Figard, Engard, Izard, Edward, Agard, Legard, Linard, Pinard, Gard

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Where is the Eigard family from?

You can see how Eigard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eigard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Eigard family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Eigard's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Eigard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eigard 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 33 census records available for the last name Eigard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eigard 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Eigard. 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 29 military records available for the last name Eigard. For the veterans among your Eigard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eigard lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Eigard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Eigard in 1965 was 83, and 74 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eigard 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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