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Eggerston Family History

Eggerston 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: Edgerton, Eggleston, Egleston, Egerton, Egelston, Eagerton, Enderson

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Where is the Eggerston family from?

You can see how Eggerston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eggerston family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eggerston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Eggerston family living in Arkansas. This was about 25% of all the recorded Eggerston's in USA. Arkansas and 3 other states had the highest population of Eggerston families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eggerston 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 Eggerston ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Maid
    100%

What Eggerston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Eggerston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eggerston 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Eggerston. 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 6 military records available for the last name Eggerston. For the veterans among your Eggerston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eggerston lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Eggerston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Eggerston in 1978 was 67, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eggerston

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eggerston 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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