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Eggon Family History

Eggon 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: Eggen, Eagon, Elton, Elson, Egger, Exton, Ligon, Eldon, Eynon, Engen

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Where is the Eggon family from?

You can see how Eggon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eggon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Eggon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Eggon families living in Wisconsin. This was about 89% of all the recorded Eggon's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Eggon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eggon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Eggon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eggon 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Eggon. 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 2 military records available for the last name Eggon. For the veterans among your Eggon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eggon lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eggon 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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