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Egolf Name Meaning

German: variant of Egloff .

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


Similar surnames: Egly, Colf, Wolf, Egle, Egli, Golz, Goll, Poll, Kolp, Segel

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Where is the Egolf family from?

You can see how Egolf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egolf family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Egolf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Egolf families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 73% of all the recorded Egolf's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Egolf families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Egolf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Egolf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Egolf. 17% of Egolf men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Egolf women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Egolf were Clerk and Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • House Wife
    16%
  • Machine Operator
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Egolf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egolf 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 476 immigration records available for the last name Egolf. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Egolf. For the veterans among your Egolf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egolf lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Egolf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Egolf in 1962 was 72, and 79 in 2004.

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