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Eglett Family History

Eglett 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: Eggett, Ellett, Flett, Egert, Inglett, Emmett, Leggett, Hewlett, Lett

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Where is the Eglett family from?

You can see how Eglett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eglett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Eglett family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eglett's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Eglett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eglett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Eglett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eglett 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Eglett. 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 18 military records available for the last name Eglett. For the veterans among your Eglett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eglett lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Eglett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Eglett in 1966 was 86, and 67 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eglett 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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