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Eggins Family History

Eggins Surname Meaning

variant of Higgins.

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


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Where is the Eggins family from?

You can see how Eggins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eggins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eggins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Eggins families living in Devon. This was about 29% of all the recorded Eggins's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Eggins families in 1891.
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What did your Eggins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eggins. 62% of Eggins men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Eggins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eggins were Farmer Heavy Worker and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    62%
  • Bus Driver
    10%
  • Farmer (retired)
    10%
  • Farmer Heavy Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Household Duties
    10%
  • Companion
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Eggins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eggins 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Eggins. 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 192 military records available for the last name Eggins. For the veterans among your Eggins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eggins lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Eggins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Eggins in 1966 was 67, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eggins 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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