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Eggliston Family History

Eggliston 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: Eggleston, Eggleton, Elliston, Egleston, Eagleston, Egelston, Elston

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Where is the Eggliston family from?

You can see how Eggliston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eggliston family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Eggliston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Eggliston families living in New York. This was about 54% of all the recorded Eggliston's in USA. New York had the highest population of Eggliston families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eggliston 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 Eggliston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eggliston. 100% of Eggliston men worked as a Labor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Eggliston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eggliston 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Eggliston. 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 23 military records available for the last name Eggliston. For the veterans among your Eggliston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eggliston lifespan?

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