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Egginson Family History

Egginson 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: Megginson, Higginson, Meggison, Edginton, Edgington, Pinson

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Where is the Egginson family from?

You can see how Egginson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egginson family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Egginson families living in Worcestershire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Egginson's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Egginson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Egginson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Egginson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Egginson. 100% of Egginson 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 566 census records available for the last name Egginson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egginson 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Egginson. 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 12 military records available for the last name Egginson. For the veterans among your Egginson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egginson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Egginson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Egginson in 1968 was 82, and 85 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Egginson 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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