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Egnew Family History

Egnew Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Agnew.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Egnew family from?

You can see how Egnew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egnew family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Egnew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Egnew families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Egnew's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Egnew families in 1891.
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What did your Egnew ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Egnew. 24% of Egnew men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Egnew women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Egnew were Salesman and Office.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Office
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Egnew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egnew 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Egnew. 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 554 military records available for the last name Egnew. For the veterans among your Egnew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egnew lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Egnew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Egnew in 1963 was 73, and 70 in 2004.

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