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Eglow Family History

Eglow 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: Glow, Peglow, Uglow, Enlow, Low, Clow, Bellow, Kellow, Egloff, Elo

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Where is the Eglow family from?

You can see how Eglow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eglow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Eglow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Eglow families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eglow's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Eglow families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Eglow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eglow 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Eglow. 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 4 military records available for the last name Eglow. For the veterans among your Eglow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eglow lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Eglow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Eglow in 1977 was 78, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eglow 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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