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Eggeton Family History

Eggeton 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: Eggleton, Edgerton, Eggen, Eggleston, Edgemon, Eggett, Egleston

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Where is the Eggeton family from?

You can see how Eggeton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eggeton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Eggeton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Eggeton family living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Eggeton's in United Kingdom. London and 2 other counties had the highest population of Eggeton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Eggeton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eggeton 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Eggeton. 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 4 military records available for the last name Eggeton. For the veterans among your Eggeton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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