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Eleanor Florance Chestnut Eggenberger (born Wilson), 1875 - 1940
MyHeritage Family TreesEleanor Mabel ASHWORTH (born EGGENBERGER), 1909 - 1981
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Eleanor Ashworth (born Eggenberger)
MyHeritage Family TreesEleanor Chestnut Eggenberger (born Wilson), 1871 - 1940
FamilySearch Family TreeEleanor Mabel Christensen (born Eggenberger), 1909 - 1981
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The name Eleanor has its roots in the Old French name "Aliénor," which is believed to have originated from the Provençal name "Aenor." It first appeared in the 12th century, notably associated with Eleanor of Aquitaine, a powerful and influential queen consort of France and England. The meaning of Eleanor is often interpreted as "the other Aenor," suggesting a connection to nobility and strength, traits that were characteristic of those who bore the name in its early history. Variations of Eleanor can be found across different cultures and languages, including Eleonora in Italian, Leonor in Spanish, and Helene in French, each carrying a similar essence of light or brightness, derived from the Greek "eleos," meaning "compassion." The name has maintained its popularity through the centuries, often associated with grace and dignity, and continues to be a favored choice in many countries today.
The last name Eggenberger has its origins in Germany and Switzerland, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and the Swiss canton of Zurich. The name is derived from the Middle High German words "eggen," meaning "to edge" or "to sharpen," and "berg," meaning "mountain" or "hill," suggesting a geographical feature or a profession related to sharpening tools or working with metal. Historically, those who bore the name may have been associated with occupations in metalworking or as inhabitants of hilly terrains. Variations of the surname can be found in different cultures, including Eggenberg in Austria and Eggenberger in Switzerland, with slight differences in spelling and pronunciation reflecting local dialects. The name is relatively uncommon, but it carries a sense of regional identity tied to the craftsmanship and geographical features of its origins.
Doris EggenbergerDorothea EggenbergerDorothy EggenbergerDouglas EggenbergerEdith EggenbergerEdna EggenbergerEdward EggenbergerEffie EggenbergerEggenberger EggenbergerElaine EggenbergerEleonora EggenbergerElisab EggenbergerElisabeth EggenbergerElisabetha EggenbergerElise EggenbergerElisebeth EggenbergerElizabeth EggenbergerElla EggenbergerEllen EggenbergerElmer Eggenberger
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