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Eggetton Family History

Eggetton 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: Edgerton, Eggleston, Eggleton, Eggett, Egleston, Egerton, Eagerton

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Where is the Eggetton family from?

You can see how Eggetton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eggetton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Eggetton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Eggetton families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Eggetton's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Eggetton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Eggetton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eggetton 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Eggetton. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Eggetton. For the veterans among your Eggetton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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