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Eagin Family History

Eagin 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: Agin, Magin, Eakin, Hagin, Elgin, Fagin, Eagon, Ragin, Eaglin, Feagin

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Where is the Eagin family from?

You can see how Eagin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eagin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eagin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Eagin families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Eagin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Eagin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eagin 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 Eagin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eagin. 58% of Eagin men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    58%
  • New Worker
    22%
  • Salesman
    22%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eagin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eagin 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Eagin. 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 221 military records available for the last name Eagin. For the veterans among your Eagin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eagin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Eagin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Eagin in 1965 was 67, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eagin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eagin 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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