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Egalton Family History

Egalton Surname Meaning

see Eggleton.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Egalton family from?

You can see how Egalton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egalton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Egalton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Egalton families living in London. This was about 95% of all the recorded Egalton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Egalton families in 1891.
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What did your Egalton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Licensed Waterman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Egalton. 100% of Egalton men worked as a Licensed Waterman and 80% of Egalton 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Licensed Waterman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    20%

What Egalton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 901 census records available for the last name Egalton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egalton 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Egalton. 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 24 military records available for the last name Egalton. For the veterans among your Egalton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egalton lifespan?

Average Egalton life expectancy in 1995 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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