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Eginton Family History

Eginton Surname Meaning

see Edgington.

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


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Where is the Eginton family from?

You can see how Eginton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eginton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eginton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Eginton families living in Essex. This was about 22% of all the recorded Eginton's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Eginton families in 1891.
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What did your Eginton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eginton. 100% of Eginton 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Eginton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eginton 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 433 immigration records available for the last name Eginton. 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 326 military records available for the last name Eginton. For the veterans among your Eginton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eginton lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Eginton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Eginton in 1962 was 81, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eginton 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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