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Eaglesham Family History

Eaglesham Surname Meaning

from Eaglesham (Renfrews) a parish and former barony.

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


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Where is the Eaglesham family from?

You can see how Eaglesham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eaglesham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Eaglesham families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 13 Eaglesham families living in Northumberland. This was about 87% of all the recorded Eaglesham's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Eaglesham families in 1891.
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What did your Eaglesham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eaglesham. 100% of Eaglesham 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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There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eaglesham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eaglesham 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 708 immigration records available for the last name Eaglesham. 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 272 military records available for the last name Eaglesham. For the veterans among your Eaglesham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eaglesham lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Eaglesham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Eaglesham in 1963 was 81, and 88 in 1999.

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