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Eygnor Family History

Eygnor 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: Egnor, Eigner, Eynon, Agnor, Egner, Tignor, Signor, Sydnor, Egger

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Where is the Eygnor family from?

You can see how Eygnor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eygnor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eygnor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Eygnor families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Eygnor's in USA. New York had the highest population of Eygnor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eygnor 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 Eygnor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eygnor. 100% of Eygnor men worked as an Operator and 100% of Eygnor women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Operator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Eygnor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Eygnor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eygnor 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Eygnor. 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 14 military records available for the last name Eygnor. For the veterans among your Eygnor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eygnor lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Eygnor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Eygnor in 1965 was 86, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eygnor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eygnor 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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