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Eggison Family History

Eggison 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: Meggison, Emison, Elison, Eison, Megginson, Edison, Edmison, Ellison

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Where is the Eggison family from?

You can see how Eggison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eggison family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Eggison families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Eggison families living in Warwickshire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Eggison's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Eggison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eggison 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 Eggison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Dealer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eggison. 100% of Eggison men worked as a Coal Dealer and 100% of Eggison 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal Dealer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Eggison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 595 census records available for the last name Eggison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eggison 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Eggison. 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 36 military records available for the last name Eggison. For the veterans among your Eggison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eggison lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Eggison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Eggison in 1968 was 60, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eggison 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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