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Eganey Family History

Eganey 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: Ganey, Gandy, Haney, Delaney, Devaney, Heaney, Graney, Eavey, Baney

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Where is the Eganey family from?

You can see how Eganey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eganey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Eganey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Eganey families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eganey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Eganey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eganey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Eganey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eganey. 100% of Eganey women worked as a Laborer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Eganey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Eganey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eganey 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Eganey. 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 56 military records available for the last name Eganey. For the veterans among your Eganey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eganey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Eganey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Eganey in 1968 was 80, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eganey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eganey 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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