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Eggington Family History

Eggington Surname Meaning

see Edgington.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Eggington family from?

You can see how Eggington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eggington family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Eggington families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 62 Eggington families living in Staffordshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Eggington's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Eggington families in 1891.
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What did your Eggington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eggington. 100% of Eggington men worked as a General Labourer and 68% of Eggington 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Eggington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eggington 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 418 immigration records available for the last name Eggington. 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 246 military records available for the last name Eggington. For the veterans among your Eggington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eggington lifespan?

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