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Egerter Family History

Egerter 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: Aegerter, Egerer, Egert, Germer, Gerster, Geter, Getter, Gerber

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Where is the Egerter family from?

You can see how Egerter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egerter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Egerter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 17 Egerter families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Egerter's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Egerter families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Egerter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Egerter ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Egerter. 67% of Egerter men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Farmers Son
    34%
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Census Records

There are 919 census records available for the last name Egerter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egerter 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Egerter. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 244 military records available for the last name Egerter. For the veterans among your Egerter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egerter lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Egerter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Egerter in 1962 was 72, and 83 in 2004.

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