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Egnor Family History

Egnor Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Egner.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Egnor family from?

You can see how Egnor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egnor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Egnor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Egnor families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Egnor's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Egnor families in 1911.
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What did your Egnor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Egnor. 24% of Egnor men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Egnor women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Egnor were Laborer and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Labor
    12%
  • Miner
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Egnor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Egnor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egnor 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Egnor. 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 660 military records available for the last name Egnor. For the veterans among your Egnor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egnor lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Egnor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Egnor in 1956 was 24, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Egnor ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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