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Egeth Family History

Egeth 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: Ereth, Seth, Ege, Egert, Guth, Eger, Beth, Neth, Hereth, Gath

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Egeth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Egeth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egeth 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Egeth. 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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There are 10 military records available for the last name Egeth. For the veterans among your Egeth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egeth lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Egeth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Egeth in 1966 was 48, and 76 in 2000.

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