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Egelsky Family History

Egelsky 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: Belsky, Sekelsky, Cegelski, Fegely, Kelsey, Lesky, Bielski, Engelson

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Where is the Egelsky family from?

You can see how Egelsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egelsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Egelsky families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Egelsky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Egelsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Egelsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Egelsky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Egelsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egelsky 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Egelsky. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Egelsky. For the veterans among your Egelsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egelsky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Egelsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Egelsky in 1964 was 69, and 72 in 2004.

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