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Egenhofer Family History

Egenhofer 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: Kelnhofer, Meyerhofer, Freihofer, Steinhofer, Angerhofer, Egelhoff

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Where is the Egenhofer family from?

You can see how Egenhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egenhofer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Egenhofer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Egenhofer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Egenhofer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Egenhofer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Egenhofer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Egenhofer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Egenhofer. 100% of Egenhofer women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Egenhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egenhofer 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Egenhofer. 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 166 military records available for the last name Egenhofer. For the veterans among your Egenhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egenhofer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Egenhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Egenhofer in 1965 was 78, and 51 in 2002.

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