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Eargerton Family History

Eargerton 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: Eagerton, Edgerton, Eatherton, Bargeron, Agerton, Egerton, Alderton

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Where is the Eargerton family from?

You can see how Eargerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eargerton family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Eargerton family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Eargerton's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Eargerton families in 1920.
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Census Records

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

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