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Eaglin Family History

Eaglin Surname Meaning

English: possibly a variant of Eagle.

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


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Where is the Eaglin family from?

You can see how Eaglin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eaglin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Eaglin families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Eaglin families living in Essex. This was about 57% of all the recorded Eaglin's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Eaglin families in 1891.
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What did your Eaglin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eaglin. 42% of Eaglin men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Eaglin women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eaglin were Truck Driver and 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
    42%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Janitor
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    27%
  • Cook
    22%
  • Maid
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eaglin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eaglin 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Eaglin. 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 751 military records available for the last name Eaglin. For the veterans among your Eaglin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eaglin lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Eaglin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Eaglin in 1955 was 43, and 65 in 2004.

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