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Egitton Family History

Egitton Name 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: Ditton, Litton, Gritton, Mitton, Whitton, Fitton, Bitton, Girton

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Where is the Egitton family from?

You can see how Egitton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egitton family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Egitton family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Egitton's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Egitton families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Egitton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Egitton ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Egitton ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Egitton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egitton 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 Egitton. 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 3 military records available for the last name Egitton. For the veterans among your Egitton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egitton lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Egitton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Egitton in 1964 was 66, and 74 in 2002.

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