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Egeln Family History

Egeln 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: Engel, Eden, Edel, Ege, Egert, Kegel, Fegely, Eger, Genn, Ezell

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Where is the Egeln family from?

You can see how Egeln families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egeln family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Egeln families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Egeln's in USA. New York had the highest population of Egeln families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Egeln surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Egeln ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Egeln ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Egeln. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egeln 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Egeln. 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 12 military records available for the last name Egeln. For the veterans among your Egeln ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egeln lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Egeln life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Egeln in 1972 was 80, and 44 in 2003.

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