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Eglon Family History

Eglon Surname Meaning

see Eglin.

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


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Where is the Eglon family from?

You can see how Eglon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eglon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Eglon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Eglon families living in Somerset. This was about 36% of all the recorded Eglon's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Eglon families in 1891.
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What did your Eglon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eglon. 92% of Eglon 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
    92%
  • Domestic Help
    9%

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Census Records

There are 799 census records available for the last name Eglon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eglon 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Eglon. 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 92 military records available for the last name Eglon. For the veterans among your Eglon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eglon lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Eglon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Eglon in 1967 was 86, and 92 in 2004.

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