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Egles Family History

Egles 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: Eales, Eagles, Egle, Elles, Egler, Egley, Eyles, Engles, Ogles, Miles

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Where is the Egles family from?

You can see how Egles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Egles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Egles families living in Essex. This was about 34% of all the recorded Egles's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Egles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Egles 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 Egles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Egles. 64% of Egles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    64%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%

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Census Records

There are 845 census records available for the last name Egles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egles 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Egles. 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 162 military records available for the last name Egles. For the veterans among your Egles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egles lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Egles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Egles in 1964 was 69, and 76 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Egles 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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