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Eggett Family History

Eggett Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk): from an unidentified place in Norfolk called Egate (recorded 1379).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Eggett family from?

You can see how Eggett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eggett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Eggett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 69 Eggett families living in Norfolk. This was about 27% of all the recorded Eggett's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Eggett families in 1891.
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What did your Eggett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eggett. 50% of Eggett men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Eggett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eggett were Labourer and Teacher Rtd.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Licensed Victualler
    25%
  • Labourer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Teacher Rtd
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Eggett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eggett 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Eggett. 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 452 military records available for the last name Eggett. For the veterans among your Eggett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eggett lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Eggett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Eggett in 1947 was 43, and 86 in 2004.

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