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Eggle Family History

Eggle 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: Eagle, Eggler, Ergle, Egge, Egle, Engle, Gale, Ingle, Egger, Bogle

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Where is the Eggle family from?

You can see how Eggle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eggle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eggle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Eggle families living in Michigan. This was about 45% of all the recorded Eggle's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Eggle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eggle 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 Eggle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eggle. 100% of Eggle 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 452 census records available for the last name Eggle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eggle 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 462 immigration records available for the last name Eggle. 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 250 military records available for the last name Eggle. For the veterans among your Eggle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eggle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Eggle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Eggle in 1963 was 80, and 29 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eggle 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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