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Egildson Family History

Egildson 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: Eidson, Gilson, Gildon, Goldson, Gillson, Elson, Goodson, Eldon

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Where is the Egildson family from?

You can see how Egildson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egildson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Egildson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Egildson families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Egildson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Egildson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Egildson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Egildson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Egildson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egildson 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Egildson. 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 21 military records available for the last name Egildson. For the veterans among your Egildson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egildson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1977, in the United States, Egildson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Egildson in 1962 was 72, and 89 in 1977.

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