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Egen Family History

Egen Surname Meaning

from Ó hAodhagáin see Egan.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Egen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Egen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Egen families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Egen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Egen families in 1891.
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What did your Egen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Egen. 100% of Egen 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%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Egen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egen 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 664 immigration records available for the last name Egen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Egen. For the veterans among your Egen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egen lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Egen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Egen in 1957 was 25, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Egen 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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