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Egden Family History

Egden 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: Eden, Eggen, Elden, Ogden, Eiden, Heiden, Boden, Hyden, Ellen, Egger

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Where is the Egden family from?

You can see how Egden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Egden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Egden families living in Lancashire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Egden's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Egden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Egden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Egden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Egden. 100% of Egden 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 459 census records available for the last name Egden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egden 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Egden. 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 29 military records available for the last name Egden. For the veterans among your Egden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egden lifespan?

Average Egden life expectancy in 1979 was 54 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Egden 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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