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Jeglin Family History

Jeglin 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: Heglin, Eglin, Zeglin, Berlin, Melin, Joslin, Newlin, Merlin, Helin

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Jeglin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeglin 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Jeglin. 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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There are 11 military records available for the last name Jeglin. For the veterans among your Jeglin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeglin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jeglin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jeglin in 1963 was 87, and 95 in 2004.

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