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Eglers Family History

Eglers 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: Ellers, Eggers, Egler, Egbers, Ehlers, Eilers, Egger, Eller, Egert

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Where is the Eglers family from?

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

There are 51 census records available for the last name Eglers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eglers 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Eglers. 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 3 military records available for the last name Eglers. For the veterans among your Eglers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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