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Eagerton Family History

Eagerton Surname Meaning

English: variant of Edgerton.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Eagerton family from?

You can see how Eagerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eagerton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eagerton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Eagerton families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Eagerton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Eagerton families in 1891.
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What did your Eagerton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eagerton. 100% of Eagerton 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eagerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eagerton 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Eagerton. 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 226 military records available for the last name Eagerton. For the veterans among your Eagerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eagerton lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Eagerton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Eagerton in 1961 was 46, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eagerton 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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