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Eagleshield Family History

Eagleshield 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: Mansfield, Edenfield, Shield, Dangerfield, Wakefield, Caulfield

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Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Eagleshield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eagleshield 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Eagleshield. 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 24 military records available for the last name Eagleshield. For the veterans among your Eagleshield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eagleshield lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Eagleshield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Eagleshield in 1973 was 20, and 64 in 2002.

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