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Eggelton Family History

Eggelton Surname Meaning

see Eggleton.

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


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Where is the Eggelton family from?

You can see how Eggelton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eggelton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Eggelton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Eggelton families living in Staffordshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Eggelton's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Eggelton families in 1891.
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What did your Eggelton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eggelton. 100% of Eggelton 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Eggelton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eggelton 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Eggelton. 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 63 military records available for the last name Eggelton. For the veterans among your Eggelton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eggelton lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Eggelton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Eggelton in 1964 was 54, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eggelton 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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