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Eagers Family History

Eagers Surname Meaning

variant of Eager with excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Eagers family from?

You can see how Eagers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eagers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eagers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Eagers families living in Yorkshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Eagers's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Eagers families in 1891.
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What did your Eagers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eagers. 43% of Eagers men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Eagers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eagers were Table Blade Grinder and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Engineer Tool Fitter
    29%
  • Table Blade Grinder
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    21%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eagers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eagers 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Eagers. 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 427 military records available for the last name Eagers. For the veterans among your Eagers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eagers lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Eagers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Eagers in 1965 was 73, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eagers 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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