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Eegan Family History

Eegan 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: Degan, Megan, Regan, Keegan, Deegan, Segan, Fegan, Egan, Began, Eagan

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Where is the Eegan family from?

You can see how Eegan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eegan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eegan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Eegan families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Eegan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Eegan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Eegan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eegan 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Eegan. 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 15 military records available for the last name Eegan. For the veterans among your Eegan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eegan lifespan?

Average Eegan life expectancy in 1980 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eegan 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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