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Egleton Family History

Egleton Surname Meaning

see Eggleton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Egleton family from?

You can see how Egleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egleton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Egleton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 68 Egleton families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Egleton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Egleton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Egleton 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 Egleton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Egleton. 83% of Egleton 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
    83%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Baby Frock Embroiderer
    5%
  • Farmworker
    5%

What Egleton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Egleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egleton 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 387 immigration records available for the last name Egleton. 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 296 military records available for the last name Egleton. For the veterans among your Egleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egleton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Egleton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Egleton in 1963 was 64, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Egleton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Egleton 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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