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Eggebeen Family History

Eggebeen 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, Gebben, Eggemeyer, Egeberg, Engelken, Eggeman, Green, Egger

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Where is the Eggebeen family from?

You can see how Eggebeen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eggebeen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Eggebeen families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Eggebeen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Eggebeen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eggebeen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eggebeen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eggebeen. 56% of Eggebeen men worked as a Painter. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Painter
    56%
  • Branch Manager
    23%
  • Contractor
    23%
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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Eggebeen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eggebeen 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Eggebeen. 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 72 military records available for the last name Eggebeen. For the veterans among your Eggebeen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eggebeen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Eggebeen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Eggebeen in 1964 was 70, and 75 in 2004.

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