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Eghan Family History

Eghan 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: Egan, Ghan, Han, Guan, Shan, Mohan, Gan, Gahan, Khan, Elman

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Where is the Eghan family from?

You can see how Eghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eghan family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Eghan families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Eghan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eghan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Eghan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eghan 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 55 census records available for the last name Eghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eghan 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Eghan. 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 9 military records available for the last name Eghan. For the veterans among your Eghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eghan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Eghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Eghan in 1968 was 79, and 27 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eghan 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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