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Eggeson Family History

Eggeson 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: Eggen, Eggleston, Edgemon, Engelson, Lageson, Eggleton, Eagleson

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Where is the Eggeson family from?

You can see how Eggeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eggeson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eggeson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Eggeson families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eggeson's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Eggeson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eggeson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Eggeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eggeson 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Eggeson. 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 52 military records available for the last name Eggeson. For the veterans among your Eggeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eggeson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Eggeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Eggeson in 1964 was 75, and 52 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eggeson 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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