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Egelhoff Name Meaning

German:: misinterpreted form of the ancient Germanic personal name Egilolf (see Egloff ). habitational name from any of the places (mainly in Bavaria) called Egelhof(en) or Eglhof(en).

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


Similar surnames: Egloff, Tegethoff, Bohnhoff, Dethloff, Gerloff, Gerhold, Eickhoff

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Where is the Egelhoff family from?

You can see how Egelhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egelhoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Egelhoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Egelhoff families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Egelhoff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Egelhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Egelhoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Egelhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Egelhoff. 46% of Egelhoff men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Egelhoff women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Egelhoff were Machinist and Operator. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Salesman
    21%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Operator
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Egelhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egelhoff 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 Egelhoff. 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 342 military records available for the last name Egelhoff. For the veterans among your Egelhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egelhoff lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Egelhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Egelhoff in 1956 was 63, and 72 in 2004.

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