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Egleson Family History

Egleson 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: Eagleson, Egleston, Elson, Eggleston, Ellenson, Eggleton, Asleson

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Where is the Egleson family from?

You can see how Egleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egleson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Egleson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Egleson families living in Cheshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Egleson's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Egleson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Egleson 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 Egleson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Egleson. 50% of Egleson men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Egleson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 890 census records available for the last name Egleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egleson 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Egleson. 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 93 military records available for the last name Egleson. For the veterans among your Egleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egleson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Egleson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Egleson in 1964 was 75, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Egleson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Egleson 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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