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Eglinton Family History

Eglinton Surname Meaning

from Eglinton in Kilwinning (Ayrs). This is the usual source of the surname. see Eglington.

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


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Where is the Eglinton family from?

You can see how Eglinton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eglinton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Eglinton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 57 Eglinton families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Eglinton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eglinton families in 1891.
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What did your Eglinton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gents Hairdresser and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eglinton. 50% of Eglinton men worked as a Gents Hairdresser and 90% of Eglinton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eglinton were General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gents Hairdresser
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Unpaid Domest Dut
    4%
  • Cook
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Eglinton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eglinton 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 944 immigration records available for the last name Eglinton. 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 572 military records available for the last name Eglinton. For the veterans among your Eglinton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eglinton lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Eglinton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Eglinton in 1962 was 32, and 84 in 2004.

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