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Eatough Family History

Eatough Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Ayothalgh a lost minor placename in Altham Lancashire.

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


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Where is the Eatough family from?

You can see how Eatough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eatough family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Eatough families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 419 Eatough families living in Lancashire. This was about 93% of all the recorded Eatough's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Eatough families in 1891.
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What did your Eatough ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Weaver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eatough. 31% of Eatough men worked as a Cotton Weaver and 71% of Eatough women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eatough were Incapacitated 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

  • Cotton Weaver
    31%
  • Window Cleaner
    24%
  • General Labourer
    16%
  • Incapacitated
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Cotton Weaver
    14%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Eatough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eatough 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 705 immigration records available for the last name Eatough. 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 384 military records available for the last name Eatough. For the veterans among your Eatough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eatough lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Eatough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Eatough in 1955 was 55, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eatough 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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