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Egton Family History

Egton 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: Elton, Exton, Ecton, Eaton, Ewton, Easton, Alton, Orton, Seaton

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Where is the Egton family from?

You can see how Egton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Egton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Egton families living in Berkshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Egton's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Egton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Egton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Egton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Egton. 100% of Egton men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Egton women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Egton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egton 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Egton. 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 9 military records available for the last name Egton. For the veterans among your Egton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egton lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1987, in the United States, Egton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Egton in 1969 was 77, and 96 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Egton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Egton 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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