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Ergott Family History

Ergott 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: Hergott, Ehrgott, Escott, Gott, Brott, Arnott, Drott, Eggett, Edgett

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Where is the Ergott family from?

You can see how Ergott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ergott family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ergott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Ergott families living in New York. This was about 65% of all the recorded Ergott's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ergott families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ergott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ergott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ergott. 46% of Ergott 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
    46%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
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What Ergott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 353 census records available for the last name Ergott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ergott 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 Ergott. 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 93 military records available for the last name Ergott. For the veterans among your Ergott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ergott lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ergott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ergott in 1963 was 78, and 88 in 2004.

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