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Egiens Family History

Egiens Name 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: Eggen, Eggers, Agins, Goens, Gens, Wiens, Gies, Ewens, Givens, Ellens

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Egiens 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 Egiens ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Egiens ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Egiens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egiens 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Egiens. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Egiens. For the veterans among your Egiens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egiens lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1976, in the United States, Egiens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Egiens in 1969 was 65, and 83 in 1976.

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