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Eagney Family History

Eagney 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: Heagney, Cagney, Earney, Eagle, Radney, Eigner, Haney, Heaney, Arney

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Where is the Eagney family from?

You can see how Eagney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eagney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Eagney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Eagney family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eagney's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Eagney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eagney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Eagney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eagney 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Eagney. 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 55 military records available for the last name Eagney. For the veterans among your Eagney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eagney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Eagney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Eagney in 1963 was 84, and 84 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eagney 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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