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Eagan Family History

Eagan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Egan.

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


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Where is the Eagan family from?

You can see how Eagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eagan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eagan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 65 Eagan families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Eagan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Eagan families in 1891.
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What did your Eagan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eagan. 67% of Eagan men worked as a General Labourer and 92% of Eagan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eagan were Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    67%
  • Builders Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%

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Census Records

There are 54,000 census records available for the last name Eagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eagan 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Eagan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12,000 military records available for the last name Eagan. For the veterans among your Eagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eagan lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Eagan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Eagan in 1944 was 36, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eagan 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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