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Eggley Family History

Eggley 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: Eggler, Edgley, Egley, Eagle, Egger, Bagley, Begley, Dagley, Exley

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Where is the Eggley family from?

You can see how Eggley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eggley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Eggley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Eggley families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eggley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eggley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eggley 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 Eggley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eggley. 100% of Eggley 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%

What Eggley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Eggley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eggley 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Eggley. 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 Eggley. For the veterans among your Eggley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eggley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Eggley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Eggley in 1964 was 64, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eggley 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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