This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Eugster family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Eugster Family History

Eugster Surname 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: Easter, Kuster, Muster, Huster, Munster, Ester, Elster, Dunster

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Eugster family from?

You can see how Eugster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eugster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Eugster families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Eugster family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Eugster's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Eugster families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eugster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Eugster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Field Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eugster. 27% of Eugster men worked as a Field Laborer and 100% of Eugster women worked as a Housekeeper.

View Census Data for Eugster | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Field Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Dairyman
    14%
  • Welder
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Eugster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 831 census records available for the last name Eugster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eugster census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Eugster

Passenger Lists

There are 662 immigration records available for the last name Eugster. 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.

View all Eugster immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 142 military records available for the last name Eugster. For the veterans among your Eugster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Eugster military records

You've only scratched the surface of Eugster family history

Discover More

What is the average Eugster lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Eugster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Eugster in 1964 was 74, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eugster

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eugster 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Eugster family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial