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Egland Family History

Egland Surname Meaning

Norwegian: variant of Egeland. In some instances possibly an Americanized form of Swedish Eklund.

English: variant of Eagland a habitational name from Aggeland a lost locality probably near Stanley (Yorkshire) where the surname is recorded in 147.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Egland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Egland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Egland families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Egland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Egland families in 1891.
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What did your Egland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Egland. 100% of Egland women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Egland. 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 454 military records available for the last name Egland. For the veterans among your Egland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egland lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Egland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Egland in 1946 was 39, and 71 in 2004.

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