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Egbers Name Meaning

Dutch and North German: patronymic from the personal name Egbert .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Eggers, Elbers, Egbert, Ebbers, Ebers, Evers, Ebbert, Hubers, Albers

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Where is the Egbers family from?

You can see how Egbers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egbers family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Egbers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Egbers families living in London. This was about 94% of all the recorded Egbers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Egbers families in 1891.
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What did your Egbers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Egbers. 100% of Egbers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Egbers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egbers 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Egbers. 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 223 military records available for the last name Egbers. For the veterans among your Egbers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egbers lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Egbers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Egbers in 1964 was 77, and 76 in 2004.

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