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Eagler Family History

Eagler 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: Eagle, Hagler, Eggler, Eagles, Nagler, Agler, Easler, Egler, Peagler

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Where is the Eagler family from?

You can see how Eagler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eagler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eagler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Eagler families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Eagler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eagler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eagler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Eagler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eagler. 100% of Eagler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Eagler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eagler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eagler 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Eagler. 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 228 military records available for the last name Eagler. For the veterans among your Eagler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eagler lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Eagler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Eagler in 1958 was 56, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eagler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eagler 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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