This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Eglan family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Eglan Family History

Eglan 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: Eglin, Egland, Egan, Guan, Gan, Balan, Ellen, Elam, Glen, Olan

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Eglan family from?

You can see how Eglan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eglan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eglan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Eglan families living in London. This was about 76% of all the recorded Eglan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eglan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eglan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Eglan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eglan. 58% of Eglan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Eglan women worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Eglan | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Eglan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 678 census records available for the last name Eglan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eglan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Eglan

Passenger Lists

There are 304 immigration records available for the last name Eglan. 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.

View all Eglan immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 75 military records available for the last name Eglan. For the veterans among your Eglan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Eglan military records

You've only scratched the surface of Eglan family history

Discover More

What is the average Eglan lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1993, in the United States, Eglan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Eglan in 1976 was 60, and 100 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eglan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eglan 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Eglan family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial