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Egnot Family History

Egnot 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: Egnor, Egert, Eynon, Ernst, Agnor, Enos, Ebnet, Egner, Legnon, Minot

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Where is the Egnot family from?

You can see how Egnot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egnot family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Egnot families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Egnot families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 59% of all the recorded Egnot's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Egnot families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Egnot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Egnot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Egnot. 34% of Egnot men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Coal Loader
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
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Census Records

There are 282 census records available for the last name Egnot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egnot 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Egnot. 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 94 military records available for the last name Egnot. For the veterans among your Egnot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egnot lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Egnot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Egnot in 1950 was 42, and 84 in 2003.

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