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Eglian Family History

Eglian 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: Eglin, Elias, Lian, Elman, Milian, Julian, Egli, Kilian, Elia, Neglia

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Where is the Eglian family from?

You can see how Eglian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eglian family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Eglian families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Eglian family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eglian's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Eglian families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Eglian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eglian 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Eglian. 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 34 military records available for the last name Eglian. For the veterans among your Eglian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eglian lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Eglian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Eglian in 1967 was 73, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eglian 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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